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Air & humidity

Filters, moisture and ventilation for the air you live in.

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58 articles · Page 9 of 10

A portable air cleaner on open floor space beside a reading chair.Buying guide
2 min

At home

The purifier box and the room tape measure

Choose an air cleaner for the room where it will run, including the speed you can live with.

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A homeowner empties the removable humidifier tank into a sink while its unplugged electrical base stays on a dry counter.How-to
2 min

At home

The water left in the tank

A simple routine for water, cleaning and humidity checks before restarting a portable unit.

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A portable dehumidifier with clear space around it near a basement laundry rack.How-to
2 min

At home

The test that stayed for the season

A practical starting point for a reliable radon measurement in a Canadian home.

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A recirculating under-cabinet range hood with a front discharge grille and separate grease filters underneath.Field notes
2 min

At home

Where did the kitchen air actually go?

How to tell filtering from outdoor exhaust before choosing a replacement kitchen hood.

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A clean and a used pleated filter laid separately on a utility room worktop.How-to
2 min

At home

Before the first sheet of drywall came down

Agree on dust control, hazardous-material checks and cleanup before a renovation starts.

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A plain wall thermostat on an interior hallway wall beside an open doorway.Field notes
2 min

At home

Fresh air on a smoky afternoon

How to distinguish recirculation from outdoor-air ventilation during a smoke advisory.

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