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Dry home systems & products

A dry, well-ventilated home is a healthy home. Sort out stale air with a ventilation system, or remove moisture with a dehumidifier and our other tips and tricks.

Product tests and reviews

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Ventilation systems

Review
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Dehumidifiers

Product test
20apr wardrobe moisture hero

Trial: Damprid vs wardrobe heater

Karcher KV 4 Cordless Vibrating Wiper and WV 6 Plus Window Vac.

Review: Karcher’s latest cordless window-cleaning tools

16aug karcher window vacuum hero4

First Look: Karcher Window Vacuum WV2 Plus

Advice

Why dehumidifier claims are unrealistic

The latest cold snap has resulted in scores of Kiwis dragging their dehumidifiers out of storage to battle the winter damp, but do they live up to their lofty claims?

How to deal with damp in your home

How to control condensation, and ways to improve condensation problems.

Moisture in the home

If you aren’t already thinking about getting your home warm and healthy for winter, now’s the time to start.

Dampness and ventilation in rentals

Dampness is a problem in many rentals. Here's how you can minimise it.

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