humidity
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How You Can Reduce the Humidity in Your Home, Without a Dehumidifier
Sure, having the air conditioning on or running a dehumidifier helps when your home is uncomfortably humid, but not everyone has access to those options. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce the humidity in your home without — or in addition to — a dehumidifier. Here are some strategies from…
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How Humidity Increases Your Risk of Heat Stroke
When it’s a bajillion degrees with high humidity, the heat can feel like a heavy blanket smothering you. As it turns out, the combination of heat and humidity can also increase your risk for heat stroke.
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You Don’t Have to Suffer From Winter Eyes
In addition to our skin and our hair, winter also can take a toll on our eyes — and for many of the same reasons. When it’s cold outside, we want to spend more time inside, where it’s warm and dry. Unfortunately, these warm and dry conditions have a tendency to make our eyes feel…
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What Is the Best Indoor Temperature for Your Dog?
We recently covered how cold is too cold to take your dog outside for a walk. But what is the best indoor temperature for our furry friends? The short answer is: Generally what is comfortable for us will be comfortable for them (unless you’re one of those people who sleeps with the windows open during…