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...

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 Install Central Air Conditioning

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

Winter Home Maintenance Tasks

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

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...

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 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 Quiet Noisy Ducts

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

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....

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 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

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

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...

8 DIY Humidifier Ideas

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

9 Items in Your Home That Can Be Ruined by Low Humidity

iStock Low indoor humidity can wreak havoc on your home, damaging your furniture and creating dry, itchy air....

Everything You Need To Know About Smart Thermostats

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All About Radiant Floor Heating

These hydronic plywood-over-aluminum panels are thinset-and-tile-ready. | Anthony Tieuli We may be compensated if you purchase through links...

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...

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 Smartify Your Home

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

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