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What Should the Humidity in Your House Be?

The Perils of Dry Air For those of you who live in colder climates, struggling with dry winter air can be a problem that lasts for months. Your skin gets drier, feeling itchy, cracked, and sore. Your hair is more prone to static cling and won’t ‘fluff’ up as nicely. You get electric shocks after […]

How to Lower the Humidity in Your House

People who live in subtropical environments and warm southern environments can tell you all about how difficult it is to deal with high humidity! As soon as you step out of the air-conditioning, it immediately hits you and can make it difficult to breathe, since it’s like being in a hot oven. It also makes […]

How to Control the Humidity in Your Home

Humidity is the measure of how much moisture is in the air. Even the driest climates on Earth have some level of moisture in the air, since water is needed by all lifeforms to survive. Plus, the planet is 70% covered by water, so all that moisture, combined with the wind, clouds, rain, and other […]

Cool Mist or Warm Mist Humidifier?

While shopping for a new humidifier, you’ve probably noticed they come in two main types: cool mist or warm mist. These types refer to the temperature of the released water from the humidifier out into your room. Which one is best for you? In this article, we’ll go in depth into both options, describe what […]

What Size Dehumidifier Do I Need and What Other Factors Affect Relative Humidity?

Dehumidifiers are a home appliance that reduces the humidity and moisture in the air. This thing has become popular because of the recent drastic changes in the weather and the climate. People have been getting different kinds of dehumidifiers, and have been ranting how they have not been effective. Before buying their units, they must have […]