One bedroom always feels warmer than the others. The bonus room seems more humid. The guest room has a faint musty odor that comes and goes. You may even find yourself avoiding a particular room because it simply doesn't feel as comfortable as the rest of the house.

June in Houston brings a familiar combination: repeated thunderstorms, rising temperatures, and humidity that seems to settle into everything. While most homeowners expect soggy yards and muddy shoes, many are surprised when the inside of the house starts feeling different too. A faint musty smell. Air that feels heavier. Rooms that suddenly feel harder to cool. These are common concerns this time of year.

A change in how your home smells might seem minor — but it’s often your home’s way of telling you something has changed.