Especially in summer, a humid basement affects the air quality and comfort of your home. This is the ideal level of humidity you should have in the basement.

Maintain your home as a haven from summertime humidity and prevent potential problems with simple tricks and fixes. Here's how to lower the humidity in your house.

To monitor your humidity levels, invest in a device that measures both temperature and humidity—many of which are available for less than $20.

Lower humidity means lower cooling costs. How to lower humidity in the home Aside from installing and using central air conditioning, there are other measures homeowners can take to minimize humidity: ...

From musty odors to health issues caused by mold and mildew, high humidity levels in the home should be dealt with right away.