Panacea old fashioned fireplace iron kettle humidifier adds moisture and warmth to your room's air when it's dry during winter. Cast-iron construction makes it last a lifetime. This Kettle Humidifier provides steam which provides humidity and added comfort in your home. Simply fill with water & place on wood stove. Attractive handle for easy portability and handling. Cast iron construction Adds moisture to air during dry winter Solid and heavy Lasts a lifetime Creates a very light natural steam Save money on power, completely . This is the way Grandma used to do it. She'd fill a cast iron kettle with water, set it on the stove and let it steam. Worked wonders for dry skin in the wintertime. If Grandpa was feeling stuffy she'd throw in a eucalyptus leaf or two. This Kettle looks a lot like Granny's. . . heavy-duty cast iron construction, metal coil handle. . . a reminder of simpler times.