Creating a cozy environment during the winter

If the humidity in the basement is too high, it needs to be removed, especially in the winter time when the potential for mold growing, insulation destroying condensation on outside walls and windows is high. The definition of too high varies depending on level of insulation and outside temp. In vary cold climates, it’s often impossible to have a comfortably high humidity level during some parts of the year without risking damage to the house. Michigan may qualify as one of those areas. If the temp. in the basement is above 65, or you have a humidifier made to run in cool temperatures, you can use it to remove excess humidity. Removing the humidity with a dehumidifier but it probably won’t make it feel warmer, but it may make it feel better.