Heating and Cooling

In cold climates, dual-fuel heat pumps (different from heat pumps used in the South) replace your air conditioner and save you money for both…

Window air conditioners or central air aren't the only way to cool down a hot house. Check out these alternative solutions for making your house…

Install special window films to reduce heat gain from sunlight or reduce heat loss in cold weather. It's a quick and easy task.

It seems like a waste to heat unused rooms, but closing heat registers may actually increase heating costs, especially with newer systems.

Keep cool and save money on air conditioning too. Here are the ten best ways to cut costs and improve your AC system.

Choose the best infloor heating system. We cover the pros and cons of electric systems and hot water (hydronic) systems for comfort and space…

We list the pros and cons of geothermal heating systems and help you decide whether this system is best for your home.

Keep from going stir crazy in the winter by heating your garage so you can work out there year-round. We'll show you two ways to keep your…

Don't assume that you need heating and cooling ducts cleaned unless you actually have excessive dust and debris or mold in them. Unless you…

This article shows the best way to vent a hood and exhaust fan that's above the stove when you have an interior wall with cabinets above.…

Sealing leaky joints in heating, ventilating and air conditioning ducts is a simple, cheap DIY project that can reduce your energy costs by…

Noisy bath fans are annoying and often don't get used, resulting in moisture problems. Replace them with a quiet fan and motor without…

Upgrade your bath fan and reduce noise without tearing open the ceiling. Simply replace the fan and motor in your existing unit with a new 60…

Round metal ductwork is versatile, long-lasting and easy to work with. Learn the best methods for cutting and installing it from a master tin…

Whole house fans will keep you and your home cool at a fraction of the cost of air conditioning. We walk you through the pros and cons and help…

If you want to save money by setting back your thermostat at night, use a two-stage thermostat on a two-stage furnace.

Enjoy the comfort and ambiance of a crackling fire on a cold winter's night. Here we'll show you how to install a gas fireplace. Don't worry…

Fix your bath fan without replacing the entire unit and improve air flow with a first class vent system. You can replace a dead motor without…

To speed up clothes drying and prevent lint build-up, install a smooth metal dryer vent. These step-by-step directions walk you through the…

Replace that old noisy bath fan with one that's whisper quiet and clears the air faster with better airflow. You often can do it in less…

Learn to make straight cuts, curved cuts and even round cuts in sheet metal with tin snips. With proper tool selection you can do it with ease.

An electric heater can be a good option for warming up a cold room. We'll show strategies for adding an in-wall electric heater wherever you…

We'll show you how to hook up a heat diverter to your electric dryer, which saves you money when drying clothes in cold weather. It's a simple…

Leaky, uninsulated ducts in crawlspaces and attics waste huge amounts of energy and money. Use duct wrap insulation for a quick fix with a big,…

Vent your bath and kitchen exhaust fans through the roof through a special roof hood. Venting through a roof vent or exhausting them in the…

Venting two bathroom exhaust fans through one roof duct won’t work, sorry to say. But you can install one fan in your attic for both bathrooms,…

Warm up a room without using a plug-in electric heater. Consider built-in radiant floor or ceiling heating, duct booster fans, toe-kick heaters,…

Install wider, flatter heating and cooling ducts (you can have them custom made) to increase headroom in your basement, especially when…

Water stains or mold near a bathroom vent are usually due to an insulation problem, allowing moist, warm air to meet cold air in an uninsulated…