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...

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...

All About Plumbing

Mike Last Your plumbing system is to thank for comfortable showers, clean clothes, and flushing toilets. When it...

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....

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...

6 Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners (2025)

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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...

Everything You Need To Know About Smart Thermostats

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Too Much Dust

iStock Q: My mom has a forced-air heating and cooling system, and her home always seems very dusty....

Propane vs. Oil Heat: Which Is Best For Home Heating?

iStock The choice between propane and oil for your home’s heating system type can significantly impact your comfort...

Естественная вентиляция в частном доме: принцип работы и правильная организация

Качественная вентиляция в доме – это не только комфорт, но и здоровый микроклимат. Многие ошибочно считают, что эффективное...

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,...

What You Need to Know About the Freon Ban

The air conditioning refrigerant Freon has been banned in the U.S. since January 2020, prompting major changes in...

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 Bleed a Radiator

Linda Pugliese If your home’s radiators aren’t heating up properly, air trapped in the system could be the...

How To Install a Ceiling Fan

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

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...

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....

Recommended Thermostat Settings for Every Appliance in Your Home

Nat Rea Many devices in your home rely on a thermostat to tell them when to run and...

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