Handymen Say These Are the Most Common, Hidden Home Problems You Don’t Realize You Have

“Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t realize they may have hidden issues like mold growth, which can develop in damp, poorly ventilated areas such as basements or behind walls. To address mold, it’s important to control humidity levels with dehumidifiers and address any leaks immediately, often with the help of a mold remediation specialist,” says Peter Duncanson, founder of ServiceMaster Restore, a home and business restoration services company.

As a preventative measure to prevent having to call professionals, keeping a dehumidifier in your space is always smart. While larger more industrial dehumidifiers are smart purchases for big spaces like your basement or attic, you can also work to lower your humidity levels with a portable dehumidifer like this one. The benefit to having a lighter-weight model is that you can move it from room to room easily whenever you need. This can pull up to 35 ounces of water from your air, has a quiet mode to minimize noise, and has an automatic shut-off feature. Use this in tandem with your hygrometer to determine which rooms of your house are the most moist, and remove moisture before mold starts to grow.