Systems
Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.
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 heaters and how to choose one.
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...
Dry Clothes Faster with a Dryer Duct Booster
Suck out damp dryer exhaust fast
New Kitchen Venting: How to Install a Kitchen Fan Vent
Use rigid duct with insulated duct sleeve for an oven exhaust fan.
How to Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan
Stop the wobble and make your fan run smoothly in 15 minutes.
How to Install Ceiling Fans
It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.
How to Install a Duct Booster Fan
Fine tune your heating and cooling system
How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote
Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.
Use an In-Line Fan to Vent Two Bathrooms
Add one attic fan to vent multiple bathrooms
How to Install a Ceiling Fan Mounting Bracket
The Family Handyman Senior Editor, Gary Wentz, will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling...
Installing a Garage Air Conditioner
Wrenching on a car or doing a project in a sweltering garage is no fun. A garage A/C does the...
How to Choose the Best Whole House Fan for Your Home
A time-tested cooling solution that uses 90% less energy than your air conditioner