Your mention of a "blue hue like bread mold" on the surface of shoes points to a chronic humidity issue.

Humidity is a big issue, so I already plan on getting a dehumidifier down there.

Hope the humidity in Austin is treating you well today @Corey Jahn .

I should point out that I have zero water issues any longer so while it may have the normal basement humidity from time to time, there is finally zero leaks due to some very serious drainage rerouting last year.

but no high heat or humidity... and great outdoor recreation is what brings people here.. over half the state is owned by the people.. so plenty of national forest and other types of places..

I have a control for humidity,what is that for?

The mold happened since he does not use the pool cover and the humidity causes issues. 

I'm just about willing to move anywhere in the top markets (except Florida it's just too damn hot and humid there.

I have seen painters in haste apply the paint heavy trying to get out with one coat.Also have had issues in high humidity areas such as New England in the summer getting paint to dry quickly.

Last week it was the morning that I had to change out 2 toilets on the top floor of 2 separate town homes, then discovering a leak from the tub waste line in one unit, (which had been going on for a couple of weeks. the resident didn't call it in because she thought the carpet was wet due to humidity???)