Here are some quick questions that will help you determine whether you may have a humidity problem in your home:

• Do your windows fog up when furnace kicks in?
• Do you notice wet stains on walls or ceiling?
• Does your house smell musty?
• Do your lips and skin become unusually chapped and dry when snow falls?
• Does touching certain items create static?
• Are you having problems with your electronic equipment?

If you answered yes to any of these please read further for ideas on how to fix a humidity problem

If your humidity is too high

• Open a window
• install exhaust fans or a heat recovery ventilator in bathrooms
• invest in a dehumidifier
• Call a contractor if you have signs of water in our basement or a leak on a ceiling

If your humidity is too low,

• Weatherproof – Caulk window trim, weatherstrip,cover windows with plastic sheeting
• buy a humidifier