Creating your own "Bloom-idor"

Years ago, I developed a system for storing my cigars that works very well for me.  I've used many wood humidors over the last 3 decades, however my current setup has produced the best results and is (by far) the easiest to maintain.

Materials needed:

• Sterilite 54 quart/51 liter box with aquarium latches & gasket
• Can be purchased at Target or 
• https://www.grainger.com/product/56JU44?gucid=N:N:FPL:Free:GGL:CSM-1946:tew63h3:20501231 
• Heartfelt humidity beads (65% RH)
• 1 pound of beads
• Bag(s) and/or cylinder(s)
• https://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=65%25+Rh+Humidity+Beads 
• Spanish cedar trays
• Outside dimensions: 12-1/2 W x 7-1/2 D x 2-1/4 H
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9234HE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Caliber III digital hygrometer & thermometer
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CZLO5W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

*This setup can hold between 300-400 cigars, including approximately 10 spanish cedar trays or 8 trays plus 2-3 cigar boxes. 

**When charging the Heartfelt humidity beads, always use distilled water.  My process is to soak a clean hand towel in distilled water (not dripping wet though) and wrap it around the bag or cylinder of beads.  Place both in a clean, sealed container and let sit for at least 2 hours.