What Can I Use To Humidify My Humidor?

What is a humidor and how does it relate to humidification of cigars?  A humidor is simply a cigar box or a room that stores cigars.  The room must have high humidity at all times.  Such an area can keep all types of tobacco products safe and in good condition.  Wood is a common material for constructing a cigar humidor.  Humidor rooms may encompass an entire room or even the first floor of a house.
Therefore, a discussion of how to humidify such an area will depend on the size.  An entire room would require a greater humidifying device than a cabinet, a box or a table.  It also depends on what type of material is used in its creation.  Carbon fiber, silicon carbide and polyethylene are often used and provide adequate humidity.  Spanish-cedar tends to hold more moisture than traditional wood, and thus helps to keep humidity.
The more empty space you have in a room, the lower the humidity.  Most humidors that you buy will already have an active system of moisture.  Immediately after purchasing your cigars, you should transport them into an adequate storage facility.  The air must be kept moist for the health of the cigars.
One common type of humidification system is the sponge, which releases humidity through evaporation.  In order for this process to work, you need distilled water and propylene glycol.  There are also electronic systems that automatically set the humidity.  The benefit of these systems is that they can also measure the temperature and humidity.  The option of gel beads is a popular one, since they are inexpensive.  These beads collect moisture through distilled water.  They release moisture according to the room's humidity level.  The nice thing about this option is that no other chemicals are required.  
Bear in mind that before you buy such a case or create a room, the area must be seasoned for use.  This process (for wooden enclosures) may be performed by storing a small container of water inside so that the wood is humidified.  For enclosures build from other materials, other processes may be required.  An unseasoned area, however, will absorb humidity from the room (or box area) and compromise the cigar humidity.  Keep these points in mind when looking for a commercial system.