Systems
Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.
Space Heater Safety Tips
Space heaters can boost home warmth, but they can cause fires if you aren't careful. Here are 10 space heater safety tips to keep you, your family and your home safe.
The Best Space Heater for Every Room
We reviewed top research on space heaters as well as ratings and reviews. Use this guide to find the best...
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...
Ceiling Fan Buying Guide
Keep a cool head with these tips for selecting and buying ceiling fans.
Which Direction Should My Ceiling Fan Spin?
Help your home stay cool in summer or warm in winter just by flipping a switch.
8 Styles of Ceiling Fans to Beat the Heat
Considering a ceiling fan to help with your summer cooling? Check out your options before making your selection with help...
This Crazy Fan Will Keep Your House Cool All Summer Long
It will cost you a fraction of what your air conditioner is costing you!
The Pros and Cons of Constantly Running Your HVAC Fan
These are the pros and cons of continuously running your HVAC.
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
10 Things You Should Know When Using Electric Space Heaters
When the temperature drops, a portable space heater can be a convenient source of supplemental heat for your home. One...
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
This Fan Trick Can Keep Your House Warm All Winter Long
It's SO easy!
With Ceiling Fans, You Get What You Pay For
If you’ve ever shopped for ceiling fans, you've probably been struck by the huge price variations. Fans with the same...
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...
Home Inspector Nightmares: Vol. 8
In this installment of home inspector nightmares, you’ll be amazed by how much ceiling fan blades can droop. Plus, as...
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