Yes it does, but it does not remove more then what a humidifier puts in. The A/C will not have to run much so the humidifier will not have a problem keeping up.

A side note, I actually have a dehumidifier in the basement during the summer to keep the humidity down.
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Finally finished with back shift! Spent the last couple of days getting back to normal hours.

The second coat of mud is applied. Looking pretty good for an amateur project. Here are some pics:

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Hopefully I will apply the finish coat this weekend and then the fun begins! Have plenty of paint left over from construction of the house, so I will use one of those colors for the room.
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Looking good... I can't wait to see it all full of smokes! :-)
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Very cool I hope I can do that some day!
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Green with envy!!
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Very cool!!
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Absolutely awesome!
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I am getting real close to converting my small closet now. I have decided also not to line with spanish cedar to keep the cost down and not limit the resale value of the house. Have you decided on any special type of paint that will handle the humidity (although not much compared to some parts of the country) and one that wont give off fumes to long. Also have you decided on a rack system. I was thinking of using plastic coated metal wire rack set at a slight angle for astetics. I will be putting down a stone floor and sealing, I know of some placed that use un-sealed brick and it is supposed to help maintain even humidity. Do not know if it is factual but makes sense, since it will absorb the moisture
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I love seeing things like this!! Completely awesome. I can't wait to see it finished and stocked!
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Well things are going a little slower then expected, but the mudding is finally complete!

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There are a few rough spots that need to be smoothed out. The last time I did this I made a sander that works great.

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The grid pattern takes off a lot of material quickly and does not make as much dust as sandpaper.

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After the mud drys I will smooth everything out and then on to painting!
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Looking good! You have done a great job.:-)
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Cool project! (better you than me -- I would NEVER finish anything like this. Heck, I'd never start)
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The never ending project continues! Finally completed the painting.

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Next step is to install the ceramic tile. Who knows how long that will take! :-)
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looks great!!!!!
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Nice job. Keep up the good work.
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Extremely cool project! I know everyone is envious as hell, but we can't wait to see this thing get finished. Then we can help you fill it up! Are you familiar with the term "carpet bombing"? :-)
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Good God man, your still not done with this project?

:-) :-) :-) :-)

Life comes at you fast !

Keep up the good work, it will be done before you know it.

Chas
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As things go in my world this is moving along at breakneck speed. It took me 5 years to finish the basement in our last house, and it has not even been a year on this project! :-)
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Just have to make it functional enough to work! keep up the work, wish I was there to supervise ( I learned my lesson :-)), but for the most part I am done with mine!!:-)
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It is pretty close to being usable. I want to get the floor in, install a few shelves, move in the cabinet and start humidifying. I am really looking forward to having a place were I can play with all my cigars! :-)
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