I finally broke my habit of keeping all windows shut tight

Lucas Hall · 2026-02-25T08:36:00.739842+00:00

I used to never open my windows to stay warm and save on heat. Now I have to deal with condensation and a musty smell all the time. How do you keep your air moving without freezing in a small space?

lunah126mo ago

Try cracking one just a bit!

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jademitchell6mo ago

That first crack is always the hardest part.

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blairc906mo ago

Ever feel like you're just trading one problem for another? I went through that same shift a few years ago and it was a real pain at first. What works for me now is opening a window just a tiny bit, like partway open, but only in the room I'm actually using. That way you get some air moving without losing all the heat.

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the_andrew6mo ago

Run your bathroom fan for 20 minutes after a shower, it pulls a ton of damp air out. I do that in my place and it cuts the musty feeling way down without making the whole room cold.

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