Question: I installed a high-efficiency furnace in my 1968 home, which has no HRV. It works great, but sometimes the air in the house gets kind of dry. My thermostat tells me the humidity in the house ...

We all know how soothing it can be to breathe in warm, moist air when we’re suffering from a cold, sore throat or stuffed nasal and sinus cavities. When a child gets sick, we pull out the portable ...

Now that summer is all gone it's time to consider how to keep my young and supple skin all young and supple in the face of cold dry air. I have used an impeller humidifier in the bedroom but it leaves ...

Dear Jim: The air in my house gets very dry during the winter even with a furnace-mounted humidifier. I get static shocks from whatever I touch. Will also using some smaller humidifiers help and which ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dry winter air can cause more damage to your home than you might expect. If humidity levels are too low, ...