20+ hour, 25+ min ago  (506+ words) Keep the air in your home cleaner and cooler. Your air filter catches dust, pet dander, and all sorts of airborne particles before they get pulled into the HVAC system. After sitting all winter, the filter is usually clogged with…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (486+ words) The mid-winter slump can have a major impact on our mood, especially when our house feels cold and dull. To help you revamp and recharge, consider these six design tricks to curb the mid-winter slump. 6 Design Tricks to Perk Up…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (902+ words) These changes'some big, some small'will save you money in the long run. Kristine Gill is a former newspaper reporter and now a full-time writer primarily covering personal finance and workplace culture for Real Simple. Her work has appeared in Fortune…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (394+ words) Plus, the one thing you should do every year to keep your tank in tip-top shape. Your water heater is usually out of sight and out of mind, which means there's a pretty solid chance you haven't considered what temperature…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (323+ words) And no, you should not turn off the heat before you leave. Do not turn off the heat when traveling in the winter. Turning off the heat for long periods can quickly result in frozen or burst pipes, says Trevor…...

8+ mon, 19+ hour ago  (475+ words) These common tips aren't the life hacks you think they are. So, here are the most common misconceptions around AC usage that HVAC pros want us to stop believing. It's hard to be patient when you're overheated and sweaty'and that…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (580+ words) You could be getting more than cool air from your AC. "Mold in air conditioners can be fairly common if they're not properly maintained," says Michael Rubino, a mold and air quality expert and founder of Home Cleanse. So if…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (213+ words) There's one clear winner for daily usage'but there are some exceptions. "Think of 'auto' like a motion sensor light that only turns on when needed," adds Gerrit Jan Reinders, HVAC expert and CEO of Reinders Corporation. "'On' is like leaving…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1085+ words) The best way to save cash and stay cool may not be what you expect. You might think that turning off the AC while you're away and turning it back on when you're home will help you save money and…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (344+ words) Plus, a few other mistakes that are sabotaging your air conditioner. Turning your home into an icebox when it's scorching hot outside is very enticing, and many of us already do this on autopilot. But it might not be the…...