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Historic Home Retrofits: How to Add Central Air to a 100-Year-Old House Without Ruining Its Charm
Can a 100-year-old house get modern central air without losing what makes it historic? Joe Lstiburek, Gary Klein, and Christine McIver weigh in on…
Sleep & Bedroom Temperature: Why You Keep Waking Up at 3 AM (and It Might Be Your Thermostat, Not Your Stress)
Waking up at 3 AM every night might have less to do with stress and more to do with your thermostat. Danielle Dyer, Mike…
Kitchen Ventilation: Your Range Hood and Your HVAC System Are Fighting Each Other — Here's How
Your range hood and your HVAC system might be working against each other without you knowing it. Christine McIver, Michael D. McClain, and Tasha…
Electrical Panel Capacity: Thinking About an EV and a Heat Pump? Your Electrical Panel Might Not Have Room for Both
Planning to add an EV and a heat pump? Your electrical panel might not be ready for both. Mike Holmes, Richard Smith, and Laura…
Home Insurance & HVAC Damage: Will Your Homeowner's Insurance Actually Cover a Burst AC Line? Read the Fine Print First
A burst AC line could cost you thousands — but will your homeowner's insurance actually pay for it? Emily F. Johnson, Mark S. Thompson,…
What Happens to Your HVAC System While Your Second Home Sits Empty All Winter?
What really happens to your vacation home's HVAC system while it sits empty all winter? Bob Vila, the Energy Star team, and Jim Collins…
HOA & Neighbor Disputes: Where You Put Your Outdoor Unit Could Get You a Fine — or a Feud
Where you put your outdoor AC unit could spark a fine — or a full-blown feud with the neighbors. Chris Comet, Deborah Nguyen, and…
Going Solar Won't Save You Much If Your HVAC System Is Still the Problem
Thinking about going solar? Randy M. McGowan, Dr. Emily Chappelle, and Tommy Lee warn that an outdated or leaky HVAC system can quietly erase…