When your recipe calls for Barbados rum, reach for one of these: 1  Planation Grande Reserve 5 year. 2  Mount Gay Eclipse. 3  Doorly's XO.  R.L. Seale 10 year.
How To: 1  1. Purchase a hygrometer. One of the easiest ways to test your homeâs humidity level is to head to the drugstore and purchase a hygrometer or indoor humidity monitor. 2  2. Check for signs. If you donât want to spring for a store-bought device, there are several telltale signs of humidity.
Ideal humidity levels. Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. The amount of humidity varies depending on the season, weather and where you live. Generally, humidity levels are higher in the summer and lower during winter months. Ideally, humidity in your home should be between 30 and 50 percent. Humidity that's too low or too high can cause problems. 1  Low humidity can cause dry skin, irritate your nasal passages and throat, and make your eyes itchy.