Learn about options for heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) systems with Bob Vila, including information about air conditioners, boilers, furnaces, solar heating, and more.
Fixing Fans There are numerous fans in your home and each can be easily tested and repaired.
Fixing Forced-Air Distribution Systems Many types of household heating systems use forced-air to distribute the heat. In case of problems, check with the Fix-It Club.
Forced Air Heat: How It Works Immediate heat with the flick of a switch, a rush of warmth and the gentle whoosh of moving air are the hallmarks of forced air heat. Run through ...
Four Fixes to Stop Home Energy Leaks With the help of a professional energy auditor and infrared camera technology, BobVila.com evaluates the thermal efficiency of one house. After ...
Garage Workshop Foundation and Slab Check soils, permits, and structural requirements before laying a foundation for your new garage workshop. As with any new building, it’s only as ...
Geothermal Heating Systems As fuel costs and environmental concerns rise, homeowners are taking a new look at harnessing the constant temperature of the earth with ...
Getting Connected: Controlling the Home Imagine a home where turning off a forgotten bedroom light doesn't mean running back up the stairs. Today, controls for a home's main systems, ...
Governor's Mansion Tour Bob joins Roxane Gilmore, Virginia's first lady, to tour the governor's mansion, and meets preservationist Fred Ecker who is removing a mantel for ...