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…
The Routine Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Let Slide
If you think buying a home is exorbitantly expensive these days, try owning a home. While the price tag attached to even modest homes might make your eyes bug out,…
Get a Jackery Power Station for up to 30% Off Right Now
The only time you think about power is when you don’t have any. And sure, I could mean in a broader sense, but really what I’m talking about here is…
These Dehumidifiers Are Being Recalled for Fire Hazard
Gree Electric Appliances is recalling 1.56 million dehumidifiers—including 42 different models from 13 brand names sold by several popular retailers—after reports of at least 23 fires breaking out. Those brand…
Make This DIY Swamp Cooler
If you find yourself experiencing an unexpected heatwave and your air conditioner goes down, keeping cool can be difficult. While nothing beats the cool blast of air supplied by a…
When to Clean Your Air Ducts, According to the EPA
If you’re putting together an end-of-summer home maintenance checklist, you’ve probably taken your home’s HVAC system into consideration. Changing filters and performing an inspection at least once a year is…
The Easiest Ways to Keep Your Garage Cool During the Summer
Photo: Alita Xander (Shutterstock) Between the heat and humidity, garages without air conditioning can feel like saunas in the summer. In fact, the temperature inside can be 10-18° F higher…
Your Immersion Circulator Makes an Excellent Wine Chiller
Photo: Kichigin (Shutterstock) Cold wine traveling down your throat and into you belly is a refreshing feeling, whether it be a lightly chilled red or thoroughly chilled white, rosé, or…
How to Cool Off a Windowless Room
Photo: Jason Finn (Shutterstock) If you live in a home with a windowless room inside it, you know how hot it can get. A room without windows is typically a…
My Top Choices for Neck Fans, Stroller Fans, and Tent Fans
While a heat wave rages outside, the headlines about the consequences increase by the day. It’s been hot and humid for weeks—not the cute kind that makes you want to…