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Kaycee Hill

Think winter is bad? Why summer is actually peak mold season (and how to protect your home)

Mold in the corner of a room.

There is nothing better than stepping into a crisp, cool house after a hot afternoon in the sun. But that refreshing indoor relief comes with a catch. While we tend to worry about dampness during winter's rainy months, summer is actually the prime season for indoor moisture issues.

Think of it as the summer paradox: when that hot, humid outdoor air collides with our cool, air-conditioned interiors, it creates a subtle dew point right inside our walls, closets, and basements. Suddenly, our indoor spaces become the ultimate incubator for mold.

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