题目内容：

    The home humidity (湿度) is a measurement of the amount of vaporized (汽化了的) water in the air of the home. Humidity levels are naturally higher in warmer climates and lower in cooler climates. 1.Older and less energy efficient homes tend to have lower indoor humidity levels, while modern homes with higher energy efficiency tend to have higher humidity levels.

Both high and low home humidity levels can cause problems. Humidity levels that are too high can affect paint and cause mold (霉菌) . Humidity levels that are too low can cause cracks in your drywall and affect furniture. 2.

You may wonder what exact level of humidity you should have. Generally, people are most comfortable when home humidity is between 20 and 60 percent. 3. It can balance your need for comfort with the conditions that are less likely to damage your house.

4. It doesn't require expensive equipment. Just drop three ice cubes into a glass, add water, shake it and wait for three minutes ;  if moisture(水汽) does not form on the outside of the glass, you may need to increase humidity. On the other hand, if you notice frequent fogging of your windows, you may have too much humidity in your home.

Daily activities like cooking can add water to the air in your home. If the home humidity level is top high, you can start cooking with pans covered. 5. If these basic changes don't help correct the problem, use a dehumidifier.

A. This is the ideal humidity level.

B. You must add water on a regular basis.

C. High humidity levels can damage furniture.

D. So do avoid too high and also too low humidity levels.

E. Taking shorter showers may also control the humidity.

F. Home humidity levels can be measured in simple ways.

G. The type of home can also affect the humidity measurements.