How to Fix the Most Common Air Conditioning Repairs Yourself
Our experts explain how to repair the most common causes of central air conditioning service failures.
How to Install a Window AC Unit
Installing a window air conditioner is an easy way to keep your cool.
What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home
When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....
How to Keep Your Home Cool Without an Air Conditioner
If you don't have an air conditioner, check out these creative ways to stay cool all summer long.
How to Adjust a Mechanical Thermostat
Fine-tuning tips for better furnace performance.
How DIY Furnace Maintenance Can Save a Repair Bill
Save money and increase your heating system's efficiency and comfort by following these simple steps to keep your furnace in...
Covering Your Air Conditioner Condenser Unit
Add a simple plywood cover for winter protection.
What to Know About Space Heaters
Interested in a space heater for your home, but find the options overwhelming? Here are four basic types of space...
How to Change a Furnace Filter
Check your filter monthly and change it if needed.
Dryer Vents: How to Hook Up and Install Dryer Vents
How to install a rigid metal duct for a safer dryer.
How to Install a Ductless Air Conditioner
Installing cooling is surprisingly easy with a mini-split system. Here, we'll show you how to do it yourself.
How to Clean an Air Conditioner Window Unit
A simple cleaning is all it takes to keep your room air conditioner humming.
How to Extend the Life of Your AC Unit
Keep doing this, and your air conditioner will be around for a LONG time. You can easily extend its life...
How to Choose the Best Wifi Thermostat
Is a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat right for you?
Furnace Humidifier not Working? Replace it
Replacing old furnace humidifiers with energy efficient ones is better than repairing them
New Furnace Cost Considerations You Need to Know
Our experts will give you advice to help you decide when you need to replace your furnace as well as...
Fall Furnace Maintenance Guide
Simple maintenance pays big dividends for comfort, efficiency and safety.
3 Easy Furnace Repairs
… And 2 repairs to avoid
Noisy Gas Fireplace Blower? Here’s How to Replace it
A professional fireplace service company charges about $400 to do the job (parts and labor). But you can replace the...
Weird Furnace Smells? This Could be Why!
Here's how to determine if it a minor or major problem.
Home Air Cooling Tips
Six strategies for keeping your home cool
Dry Clothes Faster with a Dryer Duct Booster
Suck out damp dryer exhaust fast
AC Noise: Tips for Fixing Noisy Air Conditioners
Solutions depend on the age of the condenser
All About Mini-Split Systems
A mini-split system can be mounted anywhere and is an economical alternative for ductless homes.
Fix a Sinking Air Conditioner Pad
Rescuing a sinking air conditioner pad before it goes under
Allergies: Filtering Out Pollen With Furnace Filters
Let fresh air in, keep dust and pollen out
How to Heat a Garage
Choose a forced-air garage heater or a low-intensity infrared heater to make your garage warm and comfortable.
New Kitchen Venting: How to Install a Kitchen Fan Vent
Use rigid duct with insulated duct sleeve for an oven exhaust fan.
How to Install Ceiling Fans
It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.
Why Is the Furnace Drain Trap Full of Water?
Get the water out of a clogged condensate drain with a few simple steps.
How to Install a Duct Booster Fan
Fine tune your heating and cooling system