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
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 “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 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 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
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
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
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
I Asked 5 Self-Proclaimed Sweaty People How They Survive the Summer HeatHome Projects
Here's how to go "AC hopping" this summer, according to summer heat haters.
Jul 10, 2022
Putting This One Product in My Bedroom Was an Absolute Game-ChangerHome Projects
A mini air conditioner was the perfect solution for my sweaty, sleepless nights.
Feb 25, 2022
These Stylish Covers Will Add a Pop of Color to Your Air Conditioner UnitHome Projects
The covers have been designed in collaboration with celeb-loved furniture designer Sophie Collé.
Feb 5, 2022
The Small but Mighty Space Heater That Doesn’t Take Up Any Floor SpaceHome Projects
Just plug it in and prepare for warm and toasty vibes.
Sep 10, 2021
The Best Dehumidifiers to Buy Right Now for Every BudgetHome Projects
They fight mold, reduce allergens, and can help you get through that heatwave.
Jun 8, 2021
8 Stylish Portable Air Conditioners and Fans to Help You Beat the Heat On the Go
Shopping
Stay cool — no matter where you are.
May 21, 2021
The Bottom Line: What It Really Costs to Buy & Install a Water HeaterHome Projects
Last month we asked how much readers spent buying and installing a new water heater in their home. And you told us! We hope this information gives a basic sense of how much this new appliance costs, and how much you can expect to pay when hiring someone. Keep in mind, this is general and prices most likely vary in cities versus more rural locations, etc…Although this gives you a rough idea, you should always seek multiple quotes for any work done in your home.
Jul 16, 2020
10 Clever DIY Projects to Hide Household EyesoresHome Projects
Here’s the unfortunate truth about 99% of all living spaces: every house and apartment—large or small—likely has something that’s weird, oddly placed, or just plain ugly. These persistent little problems (cords, vents, pipes, outlets) might drive you nuts, but stay they must, especially if you are a renter. The only solution is to get creative…. Here are ten common household eyesores, and DIY projects and ideas to help you disguise them: 1.
Jul 15, 2020
This New Air Conditioning Unit Is Surprisingly BeautifulHome Projects
Designed by the people behind Away luggage.
May 4, 2020
The First 5 Things You Need to Do Before You Turn on the Heat at HomeHome Projects
Here's a short list of checks that home maintenance experts think you should run through before the first big chill hits where you live.
Oct 1, 2019
The Pros and Cons of Switching to a Tankless Water HeaterHome Projects
If the idea of constantly heating your water in a big tank sitting in your basement sounds mighty inefficient and wasteful to you, then a tankless water heater may be the right option for you. I’ve researched some of the advantages of a tankless water heater system, alongside some of the compromises that come with the compact, more energy efficient option. There are many advantages to going with a tankless water heater.
May 5, 2019
No More Ugly Radiators: How To Buy (or DIY!) Your Way Around an EyesoreHome Projects
While you may be grateful for it in the middle of a cold winter, an ugly heater can be an eyesore that you get tired of having to decorate around. Peeling or chipping paint, the wrong color or shape, or an awkward location can all make a radiator your least favorite piece of your home. Even if you don’t have a problem with how it looks, it may just be taking up valuable real estate that could be put to better use. But, don’t despair!
Apr 30, 2019
5 Ways I’m Making Sure I Don’t See Another $700 Heating Bill This YearHome Projects
When I moved into a sprawling old Victorian in Louisville, Kentucky three years ago, my neighbors terrified me with their tales of four-digit utility bills. I’d swapped an under-900-square-foot bungalow for the three-story, 1890 behemoth, and was so scared of the bill the first year, I chose to freeze rather than turn up the thermostat.
Feb 2, 2019