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 ...

You may think you’re just adding moisture back into the air, but if you don’t know how to clean a humidifier, running the machine could actually be causing a major problem in your household. “Stagnant ...

Medically reviewed by Wendy L. Hunter, M.D. Using a humidifier in your baby's room can help with dry skin and congestion. Always choose a cool-mist humidifier to avoid burn risks. Keep the humidifier ...