Heating and Cooling
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How to Save on Heating Costs in an Apartment
Is your apartment uncomfortably cold in the winter? Here's how to warm it up without increasing your energy bill.
16 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Room
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, and other safe heating techniques first.
Do Your Own Furnace Maintenance This Winter
Here are 8 things to check before you call a pro to repair your furnace, plus some tips for warming up a cool room this winter.
5 Ways to Hide That Big Air Conditioner in Your Yard
Don't sweat that boxy A/C unit. Here’s how to put it out of sight and out of mind
Tips for Fixing Noisy Air Conditioners
The problem of a noisy central air conditioner condenser can be solved in several possible ways, but if the unit is too old it may just need to be replaced.
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16 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Room
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,…
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How to Save on Heating Costs in an Apartment
Is your apartment uncomfortably cold in the winter? Here's how to warm it up without increasing your energy bill.
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Do it right. Do it yourself.The Family Handyman is proud to announce the DIY University. Courses that give you the confidence and know-how to get the job done right.
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Do Your Own Furnace Maintenance This Winter
Here are 8 things to check before you call a pro to repair your furnace, plus some tips for warming up a cool room this winter.
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Efficient Heating: Duel-Fuel Heat PumpIn cold climates, dual-fuel heat pumps (different from heat pumps used in the South) replace your air conditioner and save you money for both…
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5 Ways to Hide That Big Air Conditioner in Your YardDon't sweat that boxy A/C unit. Here’s how to put it out of sight and out of mind
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How to Install a Duct Booster FanBring more heat to a cold room or more cool air to a hot room by installing a duct booster fan. Installation is simple, even if you have to…
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Save Energy by Closing Heat RegistersIt seems like a waste to heat unused rooms, but closing heat registers may actually increase heating costs, especially with newer systems.
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Heat Reducing Window FilmInstall special window films to reduce heat gain from sunlight or reduce heat loss in cold weather. It's a quick and easy task.
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Home Air Cooling TipsWindow 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…
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How to Save Energy and Cut Cooling CostsKeep cool and save money on air conditioning too. Here are the ten best ways to cut costs and improve your AC system.
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5 Things to Know About a Geothermal Heat PumpWe list the pros and cons of geothermal heating systems and help you decide whether this system is best for your home.
