Ready for that dry winter air? You know the telltale signs. Your hands start cracking, your elbows get ashy, and most parts of your body feel constantly like they could be on the verge of an itch. Even your musical instruments will go out of tune, and wooden furniture can begin to crack.

Indoor air is typically drier than outdoor air, but in the summer, your home doesn’t have much trouble regulating itself within the optimal 30 to 50 percent humidity level recommended by most organizations that concern themselves with living conditions. During the colder months, when the air dries out, however, it’s an entirely different story.

Why a humidifier helps

What you’ll notice when you’re in a building in that optimal humidity envelope, especially after coming in from the outdoors, is how much

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