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...

The Basics of Home Heating Systems

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

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...

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...

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....

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...

Too Much Dust

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

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...

6 Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners (2025)

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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

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

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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 Remove Air Pollution in the Home

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

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...

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