The humidity in the air is an important factor for your health throughout the year. Dry air in your home has been known to aggravate respiratory problems and increase your chances of catching a cold or flu. Additionally, when the air inside your home becomes very dry, particularly during the cold winter months, it can actually lead you to feel colder, which in turn increases the likelihood that you’ll have to rely heavily on your heating system for warmth. Moist air, on the other hand, naturally feels warmer and holds heat better, so when the air inside your home is moist, you can feel comfortable when your thermostat is set at a lower temperature. By turning down your thermostat, even if only by 2 degrees, you can certainly reduce your energy usage and lower your energy bills.
Luckily, there are many things you can do to increase the humidity in your home, without even having to purchase a humidifier. Here are our favorite ways to naturally increase the moisture in the air this winter, to help you stay healthy and save on energy!