I've been debating buying a humidifier too, but my furnace guy told me years ago that they're a lot of hassle to clean (and have to watch out for mold, which I'm allergic to), plus I would have had to run a water line to the furnace, so I didn't go that route. I also looked at console-type and table-top ones, and it's hard to find something that has consistently good reviews. And my water is hard, so it would take a lot of cleaning. So I have resorted to simply putting a dutch oven full of water on the stove and letting it simmer for hours. The forced air moves it around the house. It's working well so far (feels so much better in here, and the dog appreciates not getting shocked every time I touch her, lol), so considering that I really only need it a few months of the year, that's what I'm going to stick to.