About
About MoldSavvy
A small site with a simple job: help people keep houses drier, using official guidance and plain language — not fear, and not invented expertise.
What we’re trying to do
Public-health agencies are remarkably consistent on this point: the key to mold control is moisture control. A lot of internet advice skips that and jumps straight to test kits, scary species names, or a product to buy. MoldSavvy starts earlier — with humidity, leaks, ventilation, and the unglamorous habits that keep surfaces dry.
The site is new. We are building it in the open, starting with a few carefully sourced guides and adding more as we go. Over time, we expect to recommend tools such as hygrometers, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers, and we may later help readers connect with local remediation contractors. Those relationships, when they exist, will be disclosed. They are not in place yet, and no article on this site currently contains affiliate links.
How the writing works
Articles are researched from official sources — especially the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and university extension services — and written so a non-specialist can use them. We use AI tools to help draft and organize that writing. Every article is then checked against those sources, edited for clarity, and reviewed so we do not invent credentials, personal stories, or statistics.
When Dallin has first-hand photos or experience to add, we will say so clearly. Until then, we leave those spots marked and do not fill them with a made-up anecdote. That restraint is part of the editorial standard, not a placeholder for later exaggeration.
You can read the full process on our editorial policy page.
What this site is not
MoldSavvy is not a medical resource, a substitute for a home inspection, or a cleanup service. If you have symptoms you think may be related to mold or dampness, talk with a clinician. If you have a large, hidden, or lingering moisture problem, talk with a qualified contractor. We would rather send you to the right person than oversell a tip.