Why You Should Never Tent Your AC Unit
As heat waves have moved through the U.S., people are getting creative with their AC systems to save money and try and get them to run more efficiently. Tenting your…
How to Fix Your Noisy Radiator Based on the Sound It’s Making
Photo: Cory Seamer (Shutterstock) Part of the charm of city living are the no-frills accommodations. Plain white paint coats your walls, trim, and door frames, a standard boob light is…
This Is the Best Way to Clean Your Radiator
Photo: Rianna M. Hill (Shutterstock) If you haven’t already turned on your heat for the first time this year, you’ll probably have to do it soon. Before you do, you…
What People in the World’s Hottest Countries Do to Stay Cool
Photo: Tom Wang (Shutterstock) As global warming changes the climate, once temperate places are going to get hotter. Scientists project that the temperature in the average U.S. city will be…
These Are the ‘Optimal’ Winter Thermostat Settings for the Lowest Energy Bills
Photo: Elena Masiutkina (Shutterstock) With winter setting in across the country, and the COVID-19 pandemic still going strong, it looks like we’ll be spending a lot of time indoors for…
How to Decorate Around Your Ugly Old Radiator
Photo: archideaphoto (Shutterstock) Living in an older home presents all sorts of challenges. The layouts may be more closed in, the wiring could need updating, the closet space is lacking—and…