How we work
Editorial policy
Mold and moisture are topics people use to make decisions about their homes and, sometimes, their health. We treat that seriously.
What we publish
MoldSavvy publishes practical explanations of indoor humidity, condensation, leaks, ventilation, and mold prevention. We favor questions people actually have over a long list of thinly related pages. We would rather update a useful article than multiply near-duplicates.
How we research
We start with official, citable guidance. For this subject that usually means the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and university extension services, along with related public programs such as Building America. We quote or paraphrase those sources carefully and link to them so you can read the original.
We do not invent statistics. If a number is in an article — 30 to 50 percent relative humidity, dry a spill within 24 to 48 hours, call a professional if mold covers more than about 10 square feet — it comes from a named source. Where reputable sources differ slightly, we say so and explain the overlap instead of picking the most dramatic figure.
AI-assisted writing, human responsibility
We use AI tools to help draft, organize, and edit articles. That is a writing aid, not a substitute for sources or for editorial judgment.Dallin Vosti, the editor, is responsible for what the site says.
In practice, that means we check factual claims against the cited sources, cut vague or padded language, and refuse to invent personal experience, credentials, product tests, or photographs. When a guide would be stronger with a real photo from Dallin’s house, we mark that spot and leave it empty until a real photo exists.
We will not run articles through “detector evasion” tools, spin the same page into many look-alikes, or publish content whose main purpose is to manipulate search rankings. If we cannot stand behind a page as genuinely useful, we should not publish it.
Experience, credentials, and photos
We will not claim professional licenses, certifications, or first-hand testing we do not have. Dallin Vosti is the author and editor of this site. He is not presented as a medical expert or a licensed inspector.
Original photographs, diagrams we make, and first-hand notes will be labeled as such. Stock images, when we use them, will not be framed as pictures from our own home.
Health and safety
Mold can affect people differently. We may report what agencies say about possible irritation or allergy, and we will tell you to talk with a clinician about symptoms. We will not diagnose an illness, identify a mold species from a description, or tell you that a particular house is “toxic” or “safe” from afar.
We also will not present a large, hidden, or sewage-related mold problem as a weekend DIY project. Official cleanup guidance draws a line around smaller surface-level jobs; we follow that line in our “when to call a professional” notes.
Updates and corrections
Every article shows a publication date and a last-updated date. We will revise pages when official guidance changes, when we find an error, or when we have better first-hand material to add. If you think something is wrong, please tell us and include the source you would like us to check.
Independence
Editorial conclusions are not for sale. Future affiliate links and contractor referrals, described on our affiliate disclosure page, must not change the humidity ranges we cite or the situations in which we tell you to get help. There are no affiliate links on the site today.