"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, ...

Q 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 using some smaller humidifiers help, and which types are ...

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 ...

John Krol of Phoenix would like advice on the type of humidification system to add to a forced-air furnace as well as the pros and cons of adding a system, how much it will cost, and recommended ...

Dear Jim: I don't understand how a furnace humidifier saves energy during winter. It takes energy to operate the humidifier and it uses cold water, which cools the house. Can you explain the concept ...

Q. When I installed gas heat I included a humidifier on the hot air furnace. Now the unit leaks water on the basement floor. The installers adjusted filters or something without success. How can I ...