Amy Graves

Dry winter air coming through the vents is one of the most common complaints I hear from homeowners, and after

Ferns are some of the fussiest houseplants when it comes to humidity. After browning fronds on my own Boston fern

Waking up with a scratchy, parched throat is almost always a sign the bedroom air dried out overnight. I tested

Tight, flaky skin by the end of the day is often less about your skincare routine and more about how

Waking up with a dry, cracked feeling inside your nose is one of the clearest signs that bedroom humidity dropped

Waking up with a parched mouth and scratchy throat is a clear sign the bedroom air got too dry overnight.

Dry, gritty eyes by the end of the day are often a sign that the air around your desk or

Nighttime coughing has a way of getting worse the moment the room air dries out, keeping you awake long after

A persistent cough often gets worse when the air around you is too dry, irritating the throat every time you

A common cold always feels worse when the air around you is dry, leaving your throat scratchy and your nose

Nothing makes a cold feel worse than dry air aggravating a stuffy nose and scratchy throat overnight. I tested ten

Chest congestion tends to feel worse in dry air, and finding the right humidifier can make a real difference in