8 DIY Humidifier Ideas

Tria Giovan/GAP Interiors During the cold winter months, we rely on our heating systems to keep our homes...

How to Smartify Your Home

Automatic Shades Lutron’s Smart Bridge ($120) triggers the brand’s Serena remote-control shades (from about $349) to open when...

Почему шумит вентиляция и как это исправить: разбор причин и практические решения

Шум в системе вентиляции – распространенная проблема, которая может возникать как в квартирах, так и в частных домах....

Prepping Your Furnace for the Winter Months

iStock Turning on a heater after a long time can yield an unwelcome surprise. Imagine it’s the season’s...

Does Saving Energy Mean Saving Money?

Jared Kuzia This article appeared in the Nov/Dec 2020 issue of This Old House Magazine. Myth #1: Closing...

How to Cool a Garage

iStock Garages can be a place of refuge for some folks and for others, a place of business....

How To Install a Ceiling Fan

Alamy With the right tools and careful attention to safety, most homeowners can successfully install a ceiling fan...

How to Quiet Noisy Ducts

Question: The metal ductwork in the ceiling of our finished basement pops and bangs every time the furnace...

10 Ways to Warm Up a Nonworking Fireplace

A nonworking fireplace doesn’t have to be a cold, empty space in your home. With a little creativity,...

Should Crawl-Space Vents Be Open or Closed?

Building codes generally require that crawl spaces be vented to help air circulate and to prevent moisture buildup....

How to Remove Air Pollution in the Home

We all want homes that are comfortable and energy efficient. But all our efforts to replace drafty windows,...

Choosing the Best Firewood to Heat Your Home

iStock The warmth and ambiance of a crackling fire are hard to beat on a cold winter’s night....

How To Install a Window AC Unit

Dreamstime Installing a new window air conditioning unit can offer much-needed relief during hotter months, especially in homes...

How To Install Central Air Conditioning

Anthony Tieuli Tired of feeling hot and sweaty indoors during the warmer months? Consider installing central air conditioning...

The Basics of Home Heating Systems

Richard Trethewey screws an aluminum track into a joist bay at the TOH TV project house. The tracks...

How to Buy an HVAC System for Any Kind of Home

The Unico System When it comes to purchasing a new home or updating an older one, HVAC systems...

What To Do if Your Fridge Stops Cooling

Your refrigerator is perhaps the most important appliance in your home. When it suddenly stops cooling, your groceries...

Geothermal Heat Pumps: Complete Installation and Operation Guide

The evolution of home heating and cooling technology has brought us to an remarkable intersection of efficiency and...

Comprehensive Indoor Air Quality Solutions: Multi-Stage Filtration, Biocidal Treatment, and Microbiological Safety Control

Modern indoor environments demand sophisticated air quality management strategies that extend far beyond traditional ventilation approaches. As people...

How to Upgrade to a Heat Pump System

Meg Reinhardt This article appeared in the Summer 2023 issue of This Old House Magazine.  Thinking of adding...

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