A good humidifier provides a range of health benefits, such as more moisturized skin, help fighting off allergens and even defense against dry lips and mouth, according to the Environmental Protection ...

For many, the cool mist of a humidifier is essential during the dry seasons. It improves the moisture level in the home by adding water vapor to a space, which soothes dry skin, eases breathing issues ...

Humidifiers can be beneficial for your health, especially when you’re sick or dealing with dryness in your home. But if you don’t regularly maintain them, they can cause more harm than good. “If you ...

With all the fun snow activities, there's a lot to love about winter. But something no one loves? The way heating a home can suck all the moisture out of the air, drying out your skin, stuffing up ...

A humidifier is one of those appliances that’s not really on your radar until you need it. Say, when the temperature turns frosty and your skin’s so dry it’s scaly. Or when you—or your kids—come down ...

Keeping a humidifier running—especially during the winter months—can be a game-changing health habit. Adding a little bit of moisture into your home’s dry air can help with everything from the ...

Humidifiers can be an essential tool during the colder months. They can also be disgusting. Without regular cleaning and maintenance, a humidifier can turn into a cesspool of bacteria and mold. Most ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Lou Manfredini, host of HouseSmarts Radio, ...

SEATTLE — With drier winter air plus cold and flu season coming, a humidifier can help your family sleep more comfortably. But if you’re using a humidifier near an infant or small child, you’ll want ...

If cranking up the thermostat to combat the chilly temperatures outside is making the air in your home unbearably dry, now’s the time to invest in a humidifier you’ll use year after year, or pull the ...