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A gray home with a front porch and shutters on a sunny, snowy winter day.

Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West

By Megan Devine, Reviewed by Bob Vila

Woman shines a large flashlight into the mechanics of a furnace, whose door is open.

How to Fix a Furnace That’s Not Turning On How to Fix a Furnace That’s Not Turning On

By Gretchen Heber, Ana Chevalier

Person holds a pad of paper and a pencil in front of an electrical meter.

Why Is My Electric Bill So High? Why Is My Electric Bill So High?

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

HVAC Technician Checking Units Outside House

How Often Should I Service My Propane Heater to Keep Efficiency High? How Often Should I Service My Propane Heater to Keep Efficiency High?

A group of the best infrared heaters on a garage floor before hands-on testing.

After Testing, Our Favorite Infrared Heater Features a Built-in Humidifier for Increased Comfort After Testing, Our Favorite Infrared Heater Features a Built-in Humidifier for Increased Comfort

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

Lennox HVAC installers bringing new HVAC system to homeowner in need.

Lennox and Local HVAC Dealers Install Hundreds of New Heating and Cooling Systems to Help Those in Need Lennox and Local HVAC Dealers Install Hundreds of New Heating and Cooling Systems to Help Those in Need

By Deirdre Mundorf

Professional fixing hvac system.

We Added an Additional 2 Bedrooms to Our 1968 House. Should We Buy a Bigger Furnace to Help Push The Air? We Added an Additional 2 Bedrooms to Our 1968 House. Should We Buy a Bigger Furnace to Help Push The Air?

11 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget

11 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget 11 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget

By Kristina Grosspietsch

The Best Whole House Humidifiers Option installed and working is what appears to be a utility room.

Ensure Your Home is Comfortable By Combating Dry Air With the Best Whole-House Humidifiers Ensure Your Home is Comfortable By Combating Dry Air With the Best Whole-House Humidifiers

Dreo Wall-Mount Space Heater Review

I Tried The New Dreo’s Smart Wall Heater, It’s Stylish, Effective, and Safe I Tried The New Dreo’s Smart Wall Heater, It’s Stylish, Effective, and Safe

By Glenda Taylor

cozy living room with one of the wood stove brands options

These Are The Best Wood Stove Brands and Manufacturers These Are The Best Wood Stove Brands and Manufacturers

A professional contractor is on the roof working near the exhaust fan.

How to Improve Attic Ventilation: What Homeowners Should Know How to Improve Attic Ventilation: What Homeowners Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

A man kneels in front of a large residential heat pump unit while holding a screwdriver.

Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Heating—and What You Can Do to Fix It Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Heating—and What You Can Do to Fix It

By Timothy Dale

Ask a Pro Home Heating Announcement Article

Tired of Spending So Much Money Heating Your Home? Our Next Webinar Can Help You Slash Your Bills Tired of Spending So Much Money Heating Your Home? Our Next Webinar Can Help You Slash Your Bills

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Four Chimneys Inn, Manchester, Vermont

10 Types of Fireplaces Every Homeowner Should Know 10 Types of Fireplaces Every Homeowner Should Know

By Jasmine Harding

Woman uses garden hose to rinse debris from air conditioner compressor.

How to Clean Air Conditioner Coils How to Clean Air Conditioner Coils

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Jason Brick

A used and a new furnace filter, propped side by side.

This Is How Often You Should Change Your Furnace Filter This Is How Often You Should Change Your Furnace Filter

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A fallen tree on an outdoor air conditioner unit.

Heating & Cooling

How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

The AlorAir Basement/Crawl Space Dehumidifier on a cement pad before installation and testing.

The Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers of 2025, Tested The Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers of 2025, Tested

Four air filters still in packaging, some of which display MERV filter ratings.

MERV Ratings: What Do They Mean? MERV Ratings: What Do They Mean?

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Young woman lifts the cover on a mini-split air conditioner to examine the inside.

What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

The Best Pellet Stove Brands Options

The 7 Best Pellet Stove Brands of 2025 The 7 Best Pellet Stove Brands of 2025

The Best Air Filters for Furnace and Home AC Options

This is Our Top Pick When Choosing an Air Filter for Your Home’s Furnace or AC This is Our Top Pick When Choosing an Air Filter for Your Home’s Furnace or AC

By Timothy Dale

Handyman kneels in front of a white brick fireplace, painting it with a paint roller.

DIY

How to Paint a Brick Fireplace How to Paint a Brick Fireplace

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Close up of an ax with its blade pointed into the round of a log.

DIY

How to Split Firewood How to Split Firewood

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

All 10 of the best ceiling fans installed and in use during testing.

The Best Ceiling Fans to Keep Your Home Breezy Without Cranking the AC, Tested The Best Ceiling Fans to Keep Your Home Breezy Without Cranking the AC, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

Friedrich’s Mini-Split Heat Pump Review

Friedrich’s Mini-Split Heat Pump: Efficient, Smart, and Quiet Friedrich’s Mini-Split Heat Pump: Efficient, Smart, and Quiet

By Glenda Taylor

A large group of the best portable air conditioner options sitting together in a room

The Best Portable Air Conditioners for Keeping Cool, Tested and Reviewed The Best Portable Air Conditioners for Keeping Cool, Tested and Reviewed

By Stephanie Cronk, Savannah Sher

A window frame with mold on it frames a window with condensation.

5 Ways Humidity Can Wreak Havoc on Your Home—And 5 Ways to Fight Back 5 Ways Humidity Can Wreak Havoc on Your Home—And 5 Ways to Fight Back

By Savannah Sher

A person using a remote to adjust the best heat pump option mounted on a wall above a window

The Best Heat Pumps for Cold Climates The Best Heat Pumps for Cold Climates

A homeowner shoveling snow away from the front door, porch, and walkway.

The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Much Different Winter Weather This Year Compared to Last The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Much Different Winter Weather This Year Compared to Last

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman with long curly hair pushes an orange wheelbarrow down a path in her garden.

DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for September Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for September

The Best Creosote Remover Options

The Best Creosote Removers to Keep Your Chimney Clean The Best Creosote Removers to Keep Your Chimney Clean

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best home thermostats together on a counter before testing.

The Best Home Thermostats for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Tested The Best Home Thermostats for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.A group of the best fire logs placed together in their packaging on logs in a wood-burning fireplace.

The Best Fire Logs for Long-Lasting Ambience, Tested The Best Fire Logs for Long-Lasting Ambience, Tested

By Mike Bruton, Glenda Taylor

The Best Garage Heater Options grouped together on a garage floor

The Best Garage Heaters For Workshop Comfort, Tested The Best Garage Heaters For Workshop Comfort, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Woman smelling something foul from her kitchen sink.

DIY

How to Get Rid of Mildew and Mold Smells How to Get Rid of Mildew and Mold Smells

A person using a remote to control the best air conditioner option

The Best Air Conditioners, Tested The Best Air Conditioners, Tested

By Jasmine Harding, Tom Scalisi

Four of the Best Tower Fans lined up against a yellow wall

The Best Tower Fans for Cool and Comfortable Living Spaces, Tested The Best Tower Fans for Cool and Comfortable Living Spaces, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Andreana Lefton, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Expanding Foam

The Best Expanding Foams for Sealing Gaps, Tested The Best Expanding Foams for Sealing Gaps, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Dehumidifier Options

The Best Dehumidifiers for the Home, Tested The Best Dehumidifiers for the Home, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton

A woman sits on a couch below an AC unit.

Why Is My AC Unit Buzzing Every Few Minutes? Why Is My AC Unit Buzzing Every Few Minutes?

By Stephanie Mickelson

Two men installing floor insulation for soundproofing

Soundproof Your Floors Soundproof Your Floors

Person using remote for one of the Best Energy Efficient Air Conditioners

The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

The Best Air Conditioner Cover Option installed on a window air conditioning unit

The Best Air Conditioner Covers The Best Air Conditioner Covers

The best wood stove option installed and burning wood in a cozy living room

The 8 Best Wood Stoves for Warmth, Efficiency, and Ambiance The 8 Best Wood Stoves for Warmth, Efficiency, and Ambiance

By Tony Carrick

how to insulate a garage door

Thinking About Insulating Your Garage Door? Here’s What You Need to Know Thinking About Insulating Your Garage Door? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor

A home heat pump control system.

4 Parts of the Home That Can Be Made More Efficient by Heat Pump Technology 4 Parts of the Home That Can Be Made More Efficient by Heat Pump Technology

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck

The Best Small Window Air Conditioners, Tested The Best Small Window Air Conditioners, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The best through the wall air conditioner installed under a window in a living room

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

The Best Box Fans

The Best Box Fan for Any Room in Your Home, Tested The Best Box Fan for Any Room in Your Home, Tested

By Timothy Dale

A group of the 8 best neck fans and their boxes on an outdoor table before testing.

The Best Neck Fans for Keeping Cool The Best Neck Fans for Keeping Cool

By Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A person closing a window where the best U-shaped air conditioner option is installed

The Best U-Shaped Air Conditioners for Cooling Comfort The Best U-Shaped Air Conditioners for Cooling Comfort

A woman on a couch enjoying the cool comfort of the best ductless air conditioner option

The Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners The Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

Small window ac unit installed in window of modern living room

The Best Window Air Conditioners to Cool You Down The Best Window Air Conditioners to Cool You Down

By Tony Carrick

A woman sits under an AC mounted on a white brick wall.

Does Your AC Smell Like Gas? Here’s How to Troubleshoot the Issue Safely Does Your AC Smell Like Gas? Here’s How to Troubleshoot the Issue Safely

By Stephanie Mickelson

The best whole house fan option installed in an attic

The Best Whole-House Fans to Beat the Summer Heat The Best Whole-House Fans to Beat the Summer Heat

A young woman sits on a sofa, using a remote to manage an AC.

This Weird AC Smell Might Be a Telltale Sign That You Have a Mold Problem This Weird AC Smell Might Be a Telltale Sign That You Have a Mold Problem

By Kaytlyn Smith

A dog napping in a backyard on a summer day.

What Are the Dog Days of Summer, Anyway? What Are the Dog Days of Summer, Anyway?

By Savannah Sher

A worker installs a mini split outside.

Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost (2024 Data) Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost (2024 Data)

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air

Why Is My Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air? Why Is My Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

A worker in a blue suit installs an AC unit outside a home.

Central AC Unit Cost Factors and Considerations: What to Know (2024 Data) Central AC Unit Cost Factors and Considerations: What to Know (2024 Data)

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

An outside air conditioning unit with a brick wall in the background.

6 Reasons Your Outside AC Unit Isn’t Turning On—and When to Call a Pro 6 Reasons Your Outside AC Unit Isn’t Turning On—and When to Call a Pro

By Lauren Wingo

A window AC unit sits in an attic-level window on a house with white siding and green shutters.

Mold in the Air Conditioner? Here’s How to Tackle It—and Keep It Away For Good Mold in the Air Conditioner? Here’s How to Tackle It—and Keep It Away For Good

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila