1+ week, 1+ day ago   (494+ words) In one of Texas' hottest major cities, air conditioning is no longer an optional perk for renters. Houston City Council voted to require landlords to provide cooling in every rental unit, making AC a basic housing standard. Landlords now have…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (647+ words) "I've got three to four fans going, you know, every night." Heat and stale indoor air can quickly turn a home into a health hazard. Residents at a Richmond apartment complex say ongoing HVAC failures have done exactly that, leaving…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (621+ words) "Geothermal systems reduce the total energy consumption to heat and cool the building." A new study suggests an elementary school and recreation center in Philadelphia could share a geothermal heating and cooling system — and federal tax credits could make it…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (500+ words) "That line isn't legal because it goes uphill, it's undersized, and it appears to be kinked." A homeowner preparing for a seemingly simple upgrade to an aging water heater uncovered a bigger issue than expected. The old line tied to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (393+ words) "I had one tank for 19 years. Never drained it or anything, mostly because our water is soft and pretty pristine." A Seattle homeowner's simple maintenance question became a useful lesson for anyone hoping to get more life out of an…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (522+ words) Research found that having a working air conditioner lowered the risk of death by about 80%. For many renters in Los Angeles, summer heat is more than an inconvenience; it can make homes unsafe to exist in. That reality has fueled…...