Dehumidifier / Discussions

...dehumidifier to the basement. I have a few questions: 1. What kind of insulation should I add behind the rim joists? I feel like spray foam is the answer, but I'm a little concerned about off-gassing. 2. I'm worried about condensation between the vapor barrier and the insulation / studs in winter, especially in the are...

...dehumidifier in your basement? That would be a smart addition too. 

I live in the mid-west and have a 2 story home built in the 1950's.  Over time, the home was remodled.  The remodle resulted in 1 AC/Furnace unit for the basement/main level and a 2nd AC/Furnance for the upstairs (the upstairs was previously attic space).  In the summer the humidity is frequently in the 70's (yuck!) on...

...dehumidifier in the basement. 50 – 65 RH is a little bit high, but with a dehumidifier that you could buy for a couple of hundred dollars I think you could bring it down quite a bit and maybe solve your problems. Due to the natural stack effect, humid air from the basement will rise to the living area, so fix the probl...