John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

Every winter, humidifiers seem to pop up everywhere. Stacked on store shelves, spotlighted in home-care roundups and quietly humming in bedrooms across the country. And it’s not hard to understand why ...

If you’re not careful, combating dry winter air could put a whole new problem on your plate this winter. When temperatures drop and cold and flu season kicks in, many turn to humidifiers to soothe ...

In the colder winter months, a humidifier can help you massively improve the air quality in your home — these are the best appliances to look for in the New Year's sales. When you purchase through ...

The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and ...

While summer’s humidity is taking a break, the air in winter can be cold and dry. Dry, itchy skin, congestion, scratchy throats, and little static shocks from everything you touch have replaced the ...

We'll do anything to alleviate the misery once cold and flu season arrives. A humidifier can help soothe a sore throat and ease a dry cough, especially on nights when it's difficult to sleep. There ...