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...

How Often You Should Change Your Air Filter

Changing your air filter directly impacts your home’s air quality and HVAC system. Regularly replacing the filter will...

Winter Home Maintenance Tasks

iStock As temperatures drop and winter approaches, you’ll need to prepare your home for the challenges that cold...

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 Quiet Noisy Ducts

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

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...

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...

Installing Central Air Conditioning: A Comprehensive Guide

iStock Installing central air conditioning can make a big difference in your home’s comfort and even your property...

How To Improve Attic Ventilation

Nancy Andrews Proper attic ventilation is part of creating a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Your attic’s ventilation helps...

How to Do Fall Furnace Maintenance, and Why You Need To

Keller & Keller As the leaves change and temperatures drop, it’s time to turn your attention to furnace...

Read This Before You Buy Ductless AC

iStock Ductless air conditioning (AC), also known as mini-split systems, is a cooling system that provides a flexible...

HVAC Air Balancing: What You Should Know

Nat Rea Some homeowners know the struggle of trying to achieve home temperature homeostasis, which is a made-up...

How to Cool a Garage

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

All About Radiant Floor Heating

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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...

Heat Pump vs. Furnace: Understanding the Differences

Choosing between a heat pump and a furnace impacts your comfort and energy costs. According to the U....

The Basics of Home Heating Systems

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

5 Essential Steps for Window AC Upkeep

iStock Window air conditioning units are a popular and affordable cooling option. They don’t require professional maintenance as...

Introduction to Home Air Conditioning Systems

Getty Images/iStockphoto Air conditioning is an essential part of modern homes, especially during hot summer months. Since its...

All About Heating & Cooling

iStock The varied technology we have today for mechanically heating and cooling indoor spaces is truly amazing: furnaces...

Heating and Cooling Solutions

Achieve ultimate comfort with advanced heating and cooling systems tailored to modern homes and businesses. Learn about energy-efficient technologies and maintenance tips to keep your environment cozy year-round. Whether upgrading or troubleshooting, find reliable advice to optimize performance and savings.