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How to Know If Your Cigars Are Fresh

How to Know If Your Cigars Are Fresh

  Cigar "freshness" is directly related to its moisture content. Dry, stale cigars won't have the same full flavor profile as fresh cigars. Inspect your cigars prior to smoking: smell...

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How to Know If Your Cigars Are Fresh

  Cigar "freshness" is directly related to its moisture content. Dry, stale cigars won't have the same full flavor profile

What Size Humidor is Right for You?

What Size Humidor is Right for You?

As you’ve probably seen, humidors come in all shapes and sizes. From travel-sized versions ideal for carrying your favorite stogie on quick business-trips to the massive walk-in type that require...

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What Size Humidor is Right for You?

As you’ve probably seen, humidors come in all shapes and sizes. From travel-sized versions ideal for carrying your favorite stogie

Building a Humidor DIY

Building a Humidor DIY

Humidors are a relatively simple tool when you break down the concept. Wood, humidity control, a lid. Sure, add in a hygrometer to help you regulate the relative humidity. But,...

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Building a Humidor DIY

Humidors are a relatively simple tool when you break down the concept. Wood, humidity control, a lid. Sure, add in

How to Shop Humidors on Amazon

How to Shop Humidors on Amazon

Buying a humidor is one of the best first steps you can take as someone new to cigar collecting. By purchasing a humidor, not only do you get the most...

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How to Shop Humidors on Amazon

Buying a humidor is one of the best first steps you can take as someone new to cigar collecting. By

How to Protect Cigars While Traveling

How to Protect Cigars While Traveling

Humidity and physical damage are you two greatest risks when traveling with cigars.  Flying can be especially rough for cigar humidity and requires some form of protection. Humidity fluctuations in...

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How to Protect Cigars While Traveling

Humidity and physical damage are you two greatest risks when traveling with cigars.  Flying can be especially rough for cigar

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How to Make a Humidor

How to Make a Humidor

Cigar appreciation doesn’t tend to be many aficionados’ only hobby. Some are quite handy and have a number of other activities they enjoy. When they’re able to blend those hobbies—all...

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How to Make a Humidor

Cigar appreciation doesn’t tend to be many aficionados’ only hobby. Some are quite handy and have a number of other

How to Treat Mold in Your Cigar Humidor

How to Treat Mold in Your Cigar Humidor

  Mold loves moisture. It’s why you may see it in places like attics or basements, growing along the damp walls or along beams where humidity gets trapped and can’t...

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How to Treat Mold in Your Cigar Humidor

  Mold loves moisture. It’s why you may see it in places like attics or basements, growing along the damp

How to Lower the Humidity in a Humidor

How to Lower the Humidity in a Humidor

Humidity levels determine how long cigars can be stored and how they smoke. When your humidor runs too high, lowering the humidity is necessary for the health of your cigars....

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How to Lower the Humidity in a Humidor

Humidity levels determine how long cigars can be stored and how they smoke. When your humidor runs too high, lowering