In a large part of the United States, winter months bring about bitterly cold temperatures. That cold air carries less moisture than warm air, and when that cold air is heated by your furnace (which ...

As the old saying goes — it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. A reference to the amount of water vapor in the air, humidity is a necessary factor in keeping the interior of your home comfortable, no ...

Find out if a pebble tray really can create enough humidity to keep your indoor plants thriving. Pebble trays only increase humidity in the immediate vicinity of the plant. To increase humidity in a ...

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers recommends an indoor relative humidity at about half of the indoor temperature. At 70 degrees, the recommended humidity is ...

Brown, crispy leaf tips, wilting and leaf drop, and spider mites indicate too little humidity. Move plants away from heat sources, adjust watering, and group plants together to mitigate dry air. Use a ...

NORFOLK, Va. — In the middle of summer, many agricultural regions experience a noticeable spike in humidity. Part of that comes from a phenomenon known as “corn sweat.” This process is tied to how ...

Pebble trays only increase humidity in the immediate vicinity of the plant. To increase humidity in a larger area, use a humidifier. Pebble trays work best for small, low-growing houseplants. Pebble ...