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The best evaporative air cooler option on a cement patio next to an outdoor pool
Reviews

The Best Evaporative Air Coolers, Vetted

By Timothy Dale

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Interior

5 Easy Ways to Improve Kitchen Ventilation

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

The Best Floor Fan Options
Reviews

The Best Floor Fans, Tested

By Erica Reagle, Stacey L. Nash

blazing, cozy fireplace behind fireplace screen in darkened room
Interior

How to Clean a Fireplace

By Steffani Cameron, Tony Carrick

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems
Interior

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner
Interior

How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner

By Caylin Harris

Furnace Blowing Cold Air
Interior

Solved! Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

How Long Does A Furnace Last
Interior

Solved! How Long Does A Furnace Last?

By Jacqueline Medina

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DIY

5 Cheap and Easy DIY Fire Starters You Can Make in Minutes

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Glenda Taylor

The Best Smart Thermostat Options
Reviews

The Best Smart Thermostats

By Glenda Taylor

is spray foam insulation worth it
Interior

Solved! Is Spray Foam Insulation Worth It?

By Sabrina Serani

The Best Attic Insulation Options
Reviews

The Best Attic Insulation

By Timothy Dale

5 Things to Know About Blown-in Insulation
Interior

8 Things to Know About Blown-In Insulation

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Residential Boiler Prices
Interior

Residential Boiler Prices: Here’s What to Expect Today

By Brie Greenhalgh

Insulation Cost
Interior

How Much Does Insulation Cost to Install?

By Katie Flannery

Blown-In Insulation Cost
Interior

How Much Does Blown-In Insulation Cost to Install?

By Glenda Taylor

types of insulation
Interior

10 Types of Insulation All Homeowners Should Know

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Insulation Companies Near Me
Interior

Insulation Companies Near Me: How to Hire for Insulation Installation

By Katie Flannery

What Does Asbestos Insulation Look Like
Interior

Solved! What Does Asbestos Insulation Look Like?

By Melissa Graham

Chimney Cleaning
Interior

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring for Chimney Cleaning

By Mel Childs

What Size Furnace Do I Need
Interior

Solved! What Size Furnace Do I Need?

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

What Is a Heat Pump
Interior

What Is a Heat Pump and How Does a Heat Pump Work?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

Why Is My House So Cold
Interior

Solved! Why Is My House So Cold?

By Melissa Graham

What Is HVAC
Interior

What Is HVAC And What Does HVAC Stand For?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

how to insulate a garage
Exterior

How to Insulate a Garage

By Timothy Dale

how to start a fire in a fireplace
Interior

How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace

By Gretchen Heber, Michael Franco

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips
Interior

Solved! Why Your Fireplace Might Be Smoking Up the House

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

how to dispose of propane tanks
Lawn & Garden

How to Dispose of Propane Tanks the Right Way

By Stacey L. Nash

ventless gas fireplace
Interior

Considering a Ventless Gas Fireplace? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

pellet stove vs wood stove
Interior

Pellet Stove or Wood Stove: Which Is Best for Heating Your Home?

By Deirdre Mundorf

faced vs unfaced insulation
Interior

Faced vs. Unfaced Insulation: Which Is Best for Your Home?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Firewood Delivery Services Options
Reviews

The Best Firewood Delivery Services in America

By Tony Carrick

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Interior

How to Clean an Air Conditioner Filter in 4 Easy Steps

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Amy Lynch

seer rating
Interior

Solved! What Is a SEER Rating?

By Gretchen Heber, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

radiator covers
Interior

6 Radiator Cover Ideas to Match Your Home’s Decor

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

cadr rating
Interior

Solved! What Is a CADR Rating?

By Deirdre Mundorf

rockwool insulation
Interior

7 Things to Know About Rockwool Insulation Before Installing It in Your Home

By Timothy Dale

thermostat installation
Interior

How to Install a Thermostat

By Timothy Dale, Michael Franco

Types of fans
Interior

7 Types of Fans You Might Need in Your House

By Tom Scalisi

cleaning hvac ducts
Interior

The Great Debate on How Often HVAC Ducts Should Be Cleaned

By Timothy Dale

Solved! This Is the Best Time to Schedule Your Heating Oil Delivery
Interior

Solved! This Is the Best Time to Schedule Your Heating Oil Delivery

By Timothy Dale

Technician looking over a gas furnace with a flashlight before cleaning it.
Interior

4 Crucial Furnace Cleaning and Maintenance Tasks to Complete Before Winter

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Insulate Windows
Exterior

How to Insulate Windows

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

12 Creative Ideas for Firewood Storage
Interior

12 Creative Ideas for Firewood Storage

By Deirdre Mundorf

Air Conditioners Are Selling Out Across the U.S.—Here's Where You Can Still Buy Them
Interior

Having Trouble Finding an Air Conditioner This Summer? These Retailers Still Have Them

By Savannah Sher

11 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Your Bills
Interior

11 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Your Bills

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat
Interior

9 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat

By Kristina Grosspietsch

Ceiling Fan Direction
Exterior

All You Need to Know About Ceiling Fan Direction

By Bob Vila

How to Build a Faux Fireplace
Interior

How To: Build a Faux Fireplace

By Ama Ryllis

How to Stack Firewood
Interior

How To: Stack Firewood

By Kelsey Savage, Emma Caplan

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer
Exterior

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

By Bob Vila

Best Bladeless Fan
Reviews

The Best Bladeless Fans for Quiet Cooling

By Savannah Sher

expanding foam insulation
Interior

The Dos and Don’ts of Using Expanding Foam Insulation Around the House

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Storm Windows Options
Reviews

The Best Storm Windows for Added Insulation

By Tony Carrick

Air Conditioner AC Pipe Insulation
Interior

Replacing Air Conditioner Pipe Insulation for Maximum Energy Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Bags of Sheep Wool
Interior

6 Things to Know About Sheep’s Wool Insulation

By Alexa Erickson

family looking out large thermal window
Exterior

The One Drawback of Thermal Pane Windows You Probably Didn’t See Coming

By Glenda Taylor

Ductless Mini Splits vs Window Air Conditioners
Interior

The Best Alternative to a Window Air Conditioner

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

ecobee smart thermostat review
Reviews

I Installed the New Ecobee Smart Thermostat in My Old House—Here’s What Happened

By Timothy Dale

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros
Interior

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros

By Christopher Solomon, Bob Vila

How to Use a Fireplace
Interior

How To: Use a Fireplace

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Fireplace Refacing for an Easier Remodel
Interior

So, You Want to… Reface Your Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

gas-fireplaces-101
Interior

Gas Fireplaces 101

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

Expansion Tank Diagram
Interior

Expansion Tanks: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz