All About Plumbing

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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...

10 Handy Air Conditioning Tips

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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...

All About Radiant Floor Heating

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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....

How to Remove an Old Fuel Tank

Sarah Chasse For the last three years, since moving into their 1909 Arts and Crafts house in Arlington,...

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...

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 Cool a Garage

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How To Install Central Air Conditioning

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5 Essential Steps for Window AC Upkeep

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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...

Take the edge off your energy bills – meet the heat pump water heater

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your water heater. And why would you? Maybe you cursed...

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...

How To Install a Ceiling Fan

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Everything You Need To Know About Smart Thermostats

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The Basics of Home Heating Systems

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How to Smartify Your Home

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Installing Central Air Conditioning: A Comprehensive Guide

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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.