I’ve put the kibosh on the decorating until I get a dehumidifier in here! While I was in Montreal, there was enough condensation in the study to make the paint run down one of the walls. That cemented it for me; I need to wait for that paint job to cure, then start all over again. If the study was too damp for the paint to cure, then there is no hope for the loft.

Bringing in a dehumidifier is a last resort thing for me because of how big and power hungry those things are. One thing that has brightened the scenario is learning that dehumidifiers give off a bit of heat, meaning that I might be able to run it and one heater only and not go over my available amperage.

My intention is to set it up in the loft; that’s the only place where I’d have room for one and there’s a plug nearby. The next issue is going to be getting the water out of it. I don’t like the idea of making holes in my exterior walls or my floor, so I am considering simply routing the hose out of a window.

The dehumidifier purchase as soon as I see a good deal for one after my next pay day. That will give me time to find the smallest and most energy efficient model. I’ll keep using the Dri-Z-Airs in my shower and cabinets.