FARGO — Every winter around holiday time, most of us begin to become annoyed by our own dry, cracked and irritated skin. We blame the colder weather this time of year, but the real problem is not ...

Basements have a reputation for being cool, damp spaces—perfect for storing holiday decorations but not so great for a comfortable, healthy environment. Whether you’re aiming to convert an unfinished ...

Living at home, I'm lucky enough to enjoy a spacious double bedroom with an en suite. The only problem? It's in the basement. When we added the basement after moving into our home, the idea of an ...

Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, and climate change. Her work has been published in USA Today, Forbes Food & Wine, Ambrook Research, and the ...

Sally has heard that indoor humidity can be extremely low in the winter and wonders how that happens. The humidity measure with which most of us are familiar is relative humidity. That is expressed as ...

Indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) levels naturally rise when a home is closed up for long periods, especially overnight or in ...

Tips for keeping your home clean and managing germs in winter include having a regular disinfecting routine, managing humidity, revamping your entryway, and more. More indoor activity and dry indoor ...

Musical instruments and wood furniture can warp and crack in cold, humid conditions. Keep your photo albums, important documents, and even artwork indoors to prevent damages. It's best to keep fabric ...