Dr. Nafeesah Allen is a multilingual communications strategist and global real estate investor with nearly 15 years of experience. She began writing about home improvement and design over four years ...

A top-performing HVAC system provides the perfect amount of comfort while using the least amount of energy. Keeping that perfectly balanced system running at its best requires regular preventative ...

When certain rooms in a home are consistently warmer or cooler than others, there may be an obvious cause, like an uninsulated exterior wall or drafty windows. But that's not always the case. If ...

Pretty much wherever you live, it’s probably hotter than it used to be. Last year was the hottest on record, and most of the country's major cities have experienced an increase in the heat index and ...

Buying a new HVAC system is one of the most important purchases you can make for your home. Consumer Reports indicates that more than 75% of U.S. homes use air conditioning, and 90% of new homes are ...

Winter might feel far off, but when that first snowstorm hits, the last thing you want is to discover an issue with your heating system that you could've addressed sooner. Everyone knows proper ...

The cost of installing a central air conditioning system varies widely depending on your home’s size, the type and efficiency of the unit, and whether ductwork is already in place. Some or all of the ...

Regular maintenance is more important than you think. Use it to your advantage and save on HVAC costs in the long run. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...

Is it time to repair? Or time to replace? The answer remains one of the HVAC industry’s most long-standing questions. “Back 20 to 30 years ago, everything was straightforward,” said Scott Jay, ...

A home’s HVAC system plays the essential role of keeping a house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Replacing one is a major investment, so many homeowners let it slide for longer than they ...

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