While humidifiers provide real relief, many people aren’t entirely sure how they work or how to use them safely. Here’s what to know.

For those of us whose skin in the winter gets as scaly as a lizard’s, home humidifiers might sound essential. But humidifiers are more complicated to use and care for than some other household ...

In the summer months, a humidifier can help to add moisture to the air and keep the temperature cooler — we share our expert knowledge to give you more purchasing power. When you purchase through ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

Maintaining comfortable moisture levels indoors through the use of a humidifier to add moisture, or a dehumidifier to remove it, has many benefits. “Humidifiers and dehumidifiers both play supporting ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...