Tools
Tools
Each tool sits inside the guide that explains it, with its sources and limits. They run in your browser; nothing you enter is stored or sent.
Calculators and checklists
Dehumidifier size calculator
Enter the area and how damp it is (or your hygrometer reading). You get the capacity range from ENERGY STAR’s sizing chart, in pints per day.
Dew point calculator
Enter air temperature and humidity, and optionally a wall or pipe temperature. You get the dew point and whether that surface will condense.
Can I clean this mold myself?
Five yes-or-no questions based on EPA guidance. You get one of three answers: do it yourself, call a professional, or fix the moisture first.
Printable checklists
Crawl space checklist
A twice-a-year check, with a log for hygrometer readings. From Crawl spaces: how they work and what can go wrong.
Download the PDF (one page, US Letter)
Flooded basement: the first hours
Safety first, then the order of work. From Flooded basement: what to do and how to prevent it.
Download the PDF (one page, US Letter)
Before you finish a basement
The checks to do before framing and drywall. From Basement finishing: what to fix before you start.
Download the PDF (one page, US Letter)