Winter is hard on outdoor equipment, and your air conditioner is no exception. If you want reliable cooling the moment the ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

It’s hot in a way that has seen most major Texas cities hit three-digit temperatures every day this week (some clocking their hottest days of the year), and in a way that has almost the entirety of ...

Placing a canopy or umbrella over an outside air conditioner unit so that it is in the shade can help improve efficiency and lower energy costs. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Energy told ...

REPAIR OR REPLACE?: The age of the system, total cost of repair, and total cost of future repairs are just a few of the things contractors need to take into account when recommending whether to repair ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world where things seem increasingly priced to move and designed to be replaced in a few years, DIY-minded people might be tempted to try ...

There are several creative ways to conceal an air conditioning unit, but finding one that's affordable and stylish may be challenging for some. So, how can you create a hidden design feature that ...