Healthy Home Tips: Keep It Dry

Dear Yachad Homeowner

Because Yachad cares about you and your family, we are providing information that can help keep your home as healthy as possible. You may not realize this, but there is a direct connection between health and housing . If your home environment is unhealthy or unsafe, it can lead to disease, injury, or even death.

I am excited to share my knowledge with you, so your home can be top notch and provide a good quality of life. The more you know, the more you can take care of things on your own and prevent small problems from getting out of hand.

There are 8 steps to having a healthy home. Weekly we will review each one.

Let’s get started.

Robin Renner

Construction Director

Step #1: KEEP YOUR HOUSE DRY

Keeping a home dry means no excess moisture or water where it shouldn’t be. Too much moisture is a breeding ground for mold and mildew and can cause structural problems in the long run.

Mold is a known source of asthma, allergy, and respiratory problems. Did you know mold can start growing within 24-48 hours once something gets wet?

If you find mold in your home, don’t panic it’s easy to clean up and happens in many homes.

Use these tips to help you:

Download the Mold Remedies Flyer

MOLD 101

Learn more in our short video: WHY IS MOLD IN MY HOME? HOW DO I SAFELY REMOVE IT?

Got a home repair question? Send it to us.

text: 202-709-9026 or email .

Contact Lisa Hershey, Community Outreach Director, with any questions: lisa@yachad-dc.org .

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