Are there cheap alternatives for the large and elaborate "dry boxes" I see listed for use as dehumidified storage cabinets for lenses and other camera gear? I've built up a little collection, live where the summer humidity is often high, and do not run my AC 24/7. My first thought is that this is basically an airtight box with a bunch of dessicant inside. Can't really be that simple, though.
posted by justcorbly on Jul 31, 2009 - 6 answers

Where can I buy an unlined or lightweight men's linen jacket or similar like this for very hot, humid Kyoto summer? Must be worn with white dress shirt, tie and black pants. Degree of difficulty: 46L/XL and shipping to Japan. [more inside]
posted by planetkyoto on Jun 25, 2009 - 14 answers

New place has a lovely attic, finished but no AC up there. We're planning on having the windows open with fans in them to keep the air moving and bearable. Would it be a bad idea to have a TV (plasma) up there in the humid southeastern Missouri summer? [more inside]
posted by luftmensch on Apr 23, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me choose a bed. [more inside]
posted by NekulturnY on Jan 17, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me salvage these pralines... [more inside]
posted by cinemafiend on Dec 18, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I keep my fine hair from going flat and losing its curl during the slightest wave of humidity? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Sep 12, 2008 - 7 answers

I've just laid out money on a very expensive book, and to my chagrin it arrived with its pages warped and wavy from humidity (I live in a very humid city in the southeastern US), even though it was shrinkwrapped. How should I go about fixing this?
posted by Merzbau on Aug 21, 2008 - 16 answers

Long Term Storage Filter: Is climate control a necessity? What items need special prep to be in non-climate controlled storage? [more inside]
posted by Annon E Moose on Jul 14, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the best way to store pills when one is faced with 90-90% humidity everyday because of rainy season? [more inside]
posted by dbooster on Jun 30, 2008 - 9 answers

How can I stop the extreme condensation in my refrigerator? [more inside]
posted by Dee Xtrovert on Jun 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Will a dehumidifier work for my mold problem? The size charts say a 25 pint one (~$150) would be fine for my square footage, but would one be able to cover the bathroom, living room and bedroom considering they are separate rooms? Would the air flow be good enough, or should I get some of the much smaller (seems like less well-reviewed too) dehumidifiers that go for $50-$70 on Amazon and put one in each room? [more inside]
posted by Post-it Goat on May 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Acoustic Guitar Question: My Martin has a few dead frets, apparently because the guitar has dried out. Is this fixable by just using a humidifier? [more inside]
posted by eightball on Apr 7, 2008 - 12 answers

What material should I built my small fountain out of? Should be easy to work with, durable, waterproof, and hermit crab safe! [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on Mar 20, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I increase humidity in my house? [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Nov 1, 2007 - 14 answers

Did Charleston, SC kill my digital camera with its southern hospitality? [more inside]
posted by Eringatang on Oct 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Handy people: What's a good way to make lots of small, Stevenson Screen type things on the cheap and easy? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Sep 13, 2007 - 10 answers

Facist housing says we can't open our windows because it will set the fire alarms off...really? [more inside]
posted by melissam on Aug 17, 2007 - 10 answers

It's not the heat, it's the... you know. Tips on running in high humidity? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Aug 10, 2007 - 21 answers

What else can be sensed passively? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft on Jul 17, 2007 - 17 answers

Feeling better in dry conditions and sick in humid places: common? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jun 28, 2007 - 11 answers

This summer I, unfortunately, will be living in my old bedroom at my parent's house. To make matters worse, it gets ridiculously humid/hot in my room (the A/C doesn't make any difference at all.) A window-mounted A/C unit won't fit in my vertical, outward opening "french" windows and while I've considered a "personal air conditioner" the hose poses a similar problem with my windows, a problem I'm hoping to solve. I look to you, AskMeFi reader, to make my summer stay a little more bearable. [more inside]
posted by Becko on May 10, 2007 - 29 answers

Am I crazy for thinking of living in Durham, NC without air conditioning? Considerations: I get really really hot, have a somewhat crazy internal thermometer, I have lots of books, and I don't want to be miserable. Problem: we found a super cute house and it doesn't have AC. What to do? [more inside]
posted by fionab on Nov 28, 2006 - 22 answers

Should I leave my ibook in an unairconditioned apartment in muggy Hong Kong while I go to China for a week? Not worried about security; paranoid about humidity damage. It's hot and humid here. Walking around is a bit like taking a sticky bath. Leaving the a/c on is expensive and wasteful. Not interested in taking the laptop with me on vacation. What should I do?
posted by typewriter on May 23, 2006 - 20 answers

My father has a problem with mold and humidity in his house. It grows copiously on the exterior walls of exactly one bedroom. Condensation appears on the windows, to the extent that there is a puddle of water on the window sill every morning; and this is a year long phenomenon. (Interestingly, the area around the windows does not get moldy. )The humidity in this room is literally palpable. We pulled up the carpet today, but it was always moist to the touch, towels don't dry, etc. The walls have to be cleaned with bleach every month or two. There is an adjoining bathroom, and we've tried leaving the windows open but it seems to have no effect. In any case, there is another bathroom in the house which in never ventilated and there is practically no mold. At this point we need to pinpoint the source of the humidity, and why it is only found in this room. Any ideas? If you need more info just ask.
posted by zorro astor on Jan 27, 2006 - 12 answers

My girlfriend and I have just moved to Davis, California from London, England, and we have both noticed that we drink lots more water than ever before....Why? It's winter here so it's not the heat. [more inside]
posted by xoe26 on Dec 19, 2005 - 24 answers

Help me humidify my place on the cheap. [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Nov 16, 2005 - 14 answers

I know they say that there are no stupid questions, just stupid people. Therefore,I ask this question with the full disclosure that, on the subject of humidity at least, I am a stupid person. So, my question then is; if the humidity level reaches 100%, does that mean we're underwater?
posted by Effigy2000 on Sep 30, 2005 - 20 answers

What are your sweat-dealing strategies? [more inside]
posted by mkultra on Aug 2, 2005 - 32 answers

I'm looking for and learning about energy-saving/environmentally-friendly clothes dryer alternatives. My (basement) dryer is inefficient and requires a good 6' - 8' to vent (again, inefficiently) outdoors. I'm thinking of getting a Spin Dryer, but still just occasionally using the regular dryer to finish larger loads after the Spin. For the regular dryer I'm thinking of using an indoor dryer vent, but I'd like to limit the added humidity with a homemade salt dehumidifer. Anyone have experience making one? Can I just put the indoor dryer vent in a big plastic tub with some road salt to trap the moisture, maybe with some filtration media instead of the tub's lid to allow for some air escape? Or something somesuch? Does this plan sound okay so far?
posted by Shane on Jan 2, 2005 - 8 answers

I have an extremely humid bathroom with no exhaust fan and no electrical outlets. Are there any dehumidification solutions which don't require electricity? [more inside]
posted by nathan_teske on Oct 15, 2004 - 9 answers

How is quantitative data for humidity, temperature etc translated into a qualitative descriptions of weather conditions? [more inside]
posted by none on Sep 11, 2004 - 1 answer

Several years ago, I bought two huge boxes of standard envelopes from Costco, thinking “Isn’t this great? I’ll never run out!” I stuck them in my basement and completely forgot about them. I found them the other day, but now they are all sealed (due, I suppose, to humidity and time). Is there any way I can unseal 5,000+ empty envelopes?
posted by grateful on Jun 21, 2004 - 13 answers

I'm new to paintball and getting addicted. But I have one problem -- humidity. Is there a decent (but cheap) solution for fogging of a paintball mask? [more inside]
posted by timyang on Feb 17, 2004 - 10 answers