You’re Using a Box Fan All WrongHome Projects
Here's how to make a box fan work smarter, not harder.
Aug 20, 2025
Why You Should Change Your Ceiling Fan Direction This WinterHome Projects
According to pros, it’ll save you energy and money.
Aug 18, 2025
Her Apartment Was 90 Degrees Inside — Here’s What Worked to Cool It DownHome Projects
The solution? Lots of searching online, and a stylish, renter-friendly fix.
Aug 9, 2025
10 Brilliant Ways Our Readers Cool Off Their Homes in the Scorching Hot WeatherHome Projects
If you’re dripping sweat simply by sitting on your sofa, read this.
Jul 18, 2025
My Dad's Simple DIY Keeps Our Sunroom So Cool (No AC Needed!)Home Projects
It went from upper 70s in our sunroom to lower 70s, without having to use any AC.
Jul 7, 2025
The $15 Lifesaver I Swear By for Keeping Cool All Summer LongLife
It’s tiny but so mighty.
Jul 1, 2025
This $10 DIY Could Help Cool Your Home All SummerHome Projects
It’s a pretty easy project, too, involving almost no tools.
Jun 25, 2025
This Garage Find Will Help Beat the Summer Heat *Inside* Your HouseHome Projects
It’s a trick to pull out on the hottest day of the year.
Jun 23, 2025
My '80s Condo Is an Unexpected Sanctuary from the Arizona HeatReal Estate
How an unassuming desert dwelling became a masterclass in sustainable design.
Jun 6, 2025
My “Sheet Method” Hack Keeps Me Cool During Scorching 90-Degree SummersHome Projects
It takes just a few minutes (and no tools!).
Jun 2, 2025
This Cordless, Bladeless Fan Is Keeping Me Cool All Summer LongHome Projects
It runs for 19 hours on a single charge.
May 29, 2025
This Pro’s Warning About Frost Could Save You ThousandsHome Projects
Some simple chores now can prevent much bigger projects (and costs) in the future.
Feb 14, 2025
The Best Indoor Air Conditioner Covers to Keep Pesky Drafts at Bay
Shopping
Knock the chill out today.
Jan 22, 2025
The 10 Best Draft Stoppers to Keep Coziness High and Energy Bills Low This WinterHome Projects
Doors, windows, garages, fireplaces — you name it, we've got a way to keep the cold out.
Jan 22, 2025
The Compact Power Station You Should Have on Hand for Outages and EmergenciesLife
Keep your must-haves running.
Jan 10, 2025
The Best Way to Cool Your Home in Dry Climates, According to ProsHome Projects
If you’re not using water to your advantage, you’re missing out.
Aug 28, 2024
The Controversial Cooking Rule I Always Break in the Summer (It Keeps Me Cool!)Life
I’ve been doing it for years.
Jul 16, 2024
The Surprising Reason Your Air Conditioner Isn't Working Like It ShouldHome Projects
And how to find one that will.
Jun 19, 2024
11 Smart Ways to Cool Your Home During a Heat Wave (Without AC!)Home Projects
Heat waves aren't a rarity anymore. These tricks will help you beat even the most brutal heat.
May 31, 2024
15 Tips for Getting the Most out of Your AC Without Breaking the Bank
Projects & Improvements
You can stay cool without spending a fortune.
Apr 30, 2024
The Best Editor-Tested Window ACs That You Can Buy NowHome Projects
Beat the heat this summer and beyond.
Apr 11, 2024
A "Parabolic Heater" is the Weirdly Named Chill-Buster Your Home Needs
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It's a versatile solution for anywhere you need to add in some coziness.
Jan 10, 2024
This Small-But-Mighty Space Heater Is Keeping Me from Freezing in My Apartment This Winter
Shopping
This compact heater is perfect for small spaces!
Jan 11, 2024
This is the Affordable, Renter-Friendly Way to Get Heated FloorsDecorating
It's an "electric blanket for your floor!"
Jan 5, 2024
3 Things to Know Before Buying a Space Heater, According to Pros
Projects & Improvements
Not all heaters work in the same way.
Nov 30, 2023
Before You Turn on the Heat at Home, You Need This $20 Appliance
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s going to come in clutch for cold winter days.
Nov 2, 2023
4 Ways to Know It’s Time To Replace Your Water HeaterHome Projects
Here’s what you need to know about water heaters in your home, including how long they typically last and signs that it might be time to buy a new one.
Oct 29, 2023
9 Stylish Space Heaters That Won’t Clash With Your DecorHome Projects
Say goodbye to unsightly space heaters for good!
Oct 7, 2023
The Best Editor-Tested Humidifiers You Can Buy Right NowHome Projects
You need one. Trust us.
Sep 13, 2023
Winter Is Coming (Sorry!) — Here’s What Your Home Needs Before ThenHome Projects
Consider this your pre-cold-weather to-do list.
Aug 31, 2023
9 Things Sneakily Making Your Home Feel Hot in the SummerHome Projects
If you just can’t seem to get your home to a comfortable temperature, you might have one of these factors to blame.
Jul 14, 2023
The Best Portable Air Conditioners for Your Apartment
Shopping
Beat the heat in every room of your home.
Jul 14, 2023
9 Cheap Ways to Stay Cool with Things You Already Have at Home
Living
Don’t pack away your winter scarves just yet.
Jun 19, 2023
I Found the Reason My Home Feels So Hot — 6 Ways to Combat “Hot Zones”
Living
Hot zones making you sweat? These pros have the answers.
Jun 13, 2023
This Smart AC Unit Is the Only Thing That Gets Me Through the Brutal NYC SummersHome Projects
Sturdy, reliable, and effective — what more could you ask for?
Jun 2, 2023
10 Table Fans That Are *Actually* Stylish
Shopping
You don't need to compromise on form or functionality with these great-looking picks.
Mar 21, 2023
These Little Tips Can Save You Money on Your Heating BillReal Estate
According to real estate agents.
Jan 4, 2023
How Did People Survive Before Air Conditioning?Home Projects
Probably everyone has had this thought at least once a summer, while sweating through their clothes: how did people survive before air conditioning?
Jan 2, 2023
Heat Pump vs. Furnace: Which Is Best for Your Home?Home Projects
Winter is coming, and finding the right heating system for your homes is quickly becoming a top priority. But is a furnace or a heat pump best for your home?
Nov 23, 2022
This Weekend: Prepare to Cool Off & Cool DownCleaning
Summer will be here soon and temps are already rising all over the country. Judging by the number of people I saw in the fan and air conditioner aisle at Home Depot this past weekend, keeping your home (and yourself) cool is high on everyone’s priority list right now. If you don’t have an adequate number of cooling devices — get thee to the hardware store. If you do, it’s time to make sure they’re clean and ready to go.
Oct 13, 2022
Tips for Making a Fan More EffectiveHome Projects
I don’t have air conditioning. Most of the time, my apartment, which is on the bottom floor, stays cool. But then there are those nights that are almost unbearable, and I break out the fan. Easy, right? Set it up, so it blows directly on your face. Uh, not so much. Luckily there are some tricks you can use a fan to help make it more effective.Since heat rises, the coolest air in your home will be hovering around floor level.
Sep 16, 2022
Read This Before You Paint Your Old, Peeling RadiatorHome Projects
You might just be wasting your time.
Sep 8, 2022
With a Moss-Covered Panel, July Is Once Again Revolutionizing the AC IndustryHome Projects
July's previous AC products have had 30,000 people-long wait lists.
Jul 31, 2022