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Home Inspections & Older Systems: The HVAC Red Flag Inspectors See That Most Buyers Walk Right Past
Buyers obsess over kitchens and curb appeal — but the HVAC red flag hiding in plain sight can cost thousands after closing. Brian J.…
Duct Cleaning Scams: That "$99 Duct Cleaning" Postcard in Your Mailbox Is Probably a Trap
That $99 duct cleaning postcard in your mailbox might be the first step in a costly upsell trap. Jim Fausone, Nancy W. Smith, and…
Multigenerational Households: Three Generations, One Thermostat: How to Stop the Temperature Wars at Home
With over 60 million Americans living in multigenerational homes, how do you stop the thermostat from becoming a daily battleground? John W. McCaffrey, Lisa…
Evaporative Coolers (Swamp Coolers): Why Homeowners in Dry Climates Are Ditching AC for a 100-Year-Old Cooling Trick
Could a 100-year-old cooling trick outperform your AC unit in dry climates? John J. Fick and Mike Rodriguez champion evaporative coolers for their low…
Propane & Oil Heat: Off the Gas Grid - What Rural Homeowners Need to Know Before Choosing Propane or Oil Heat
: Off the gas grid, rural homeowners face a real choice: propane or oil? Mike McGowan, Anna Sinclair, and Jim Carter weigh efficiency, price…
Smart Home Security: Can Someone Hack Your Thermostat?
Could a hacker really mess with your thermostat? Mark G. Zandi, Jesse K. Yoder, and Rachael L. Glass explore how smart HVAC systems create…
Heating and Cooling a 400-Square-Foot ADU: What's the Challenge?
Heating and cooling a 400-square-foot ADU sounds simple — until you factor in open layouts, thin insulation, and outdated building codes. Dr. David W.…
Indoor Plants & Air Quality: Sorry, That Houseplant Isn't Purifying Your Air — Here's What Actually Does
Are your houseplants actually purifying the air, or is that just wishful thinking? Dr. B. K. C. Mohler, Emily Johnson, and Marc Thompson weigh…