Reducing moisture

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Moisture – Reducing Reducing Moisture Levels

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don't store firewood inside
repair foundation leaks
disconnect or remove humidifiers
cover earth floors
cover sump pits
don't hang laundry to dry inside
dryer
vent clothes dryers to the outside
stove
use kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans
limit the use of misters and steam generators

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Nine panels illustrate ways to reduce moisture levels in a home. They address indoor firewood storage, foundation leaks, humidifiers, exposed earth floors, sump pits, and indoor laundry drying. A dryer is shown ducted through an exterior wall, and a stove hood is shown exhausting cooking vapor outdoors. The final panel advises limiting misters and steam generators. The figure combines moisture-source control, foundation repairs, covers over ground and sump openings, and local exhaust ventilation.