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Jeri Rodrigs created a simple plastic mould that attaches to a room's heat vent to create a low-cost humidifier that doesn't require electricity. Sandra Abma has his story in the video above.

OTTAWA — Cold air outside means dry air inside, but an affordable, eco-friendly product from an Ottawa inventor/entrepreneur promises to humidify your home room-by-room without electricity, noise or ...