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8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Humidor
The singular purpose of a good humidor is to control the relative humidity of your storage environment. So if humidors are all essentially the same tool for storing cigars, why are there so many options available? From converted ammo boxes to humidors that cost tens of thousands of dollars, you...
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How Much Should A Humidor Cost?
The type of humidor you buy will differentiate the price. And the biggest difference in type is related to either size or material. For example, larger humidors generally carry a steeper price tag than small humidors or travel humidors. For material, wood humidors are often more expensive (and more effective)...
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Can I Store Cigars Long-Term?
Cigar appreciation is a fun hobby that can take a lot of different paths. Some like to keep it more casual. They keep one or two cigars on hand, smoke them at will, and smoke them as they buy them. Others prefer to keep a healthy stock of cigars around...
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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 purchasing a humidor, not only do you get the most from the cigars you buy, but humidor ownership also represents your willingness to learn more about the culture of cigars...
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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 activities they enjoy. When they’re able to blend those hobbies—all the better. If you’re the type who likes to make things yourself, you may have it in your mind to...
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Cigar Cabinet vs. Humidor Box
As your knowledge and taste for different types of cigars grows, so too does your home cigar collection. After all, experimenting with different tobaccos and types is part of the fun. One of the benefits to owning a large humidor–or several humidors–is not worrying about whether you have room...
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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 the humidity is necessary for the health of your cigars. Aging cigars often requires a lower humidity level to slow the decay process. A quality hygrometer is a MUST when...
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Can You Fix a Humidor That’s Dried Out?
A humidor is the single best way to store your cigars. When properly seasoned and properly maintained, they create the ideal environment to keep your cigars in perfect smoking condition. Humidors use humidity to maintain your stogies. Wood absorbs a certain amount of liquid which it then releases and reabsorbs...
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Basic Humidor Accessories You Can't Do Without
Once you’re into cigar appreciation—really into it—a humidor is an obvious choice as your next step. It’s the perfect accompaniment that protects your stogies, keeps them at an optimal smoking condition, and in some cases can even improve their taste. Buy the right type of humidor and you’re even looking...