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The 7 Best Evaporative Air Coolers of 2026, Tested for Power, Noise, and Value

By Timothy Dale, Michelle Larson, Glenda Taylor

Beat the Heat Without a High Bill: A Dreo 712S Evaporative Air Cooler Review

By Michelle Larson

5 Common Household Routines That Could Be Making Your Home Much Hotter—and How to Adjust Them for Summer

By Sandi Schwartz

Amazon Slashed Fan Prices to Clearance Prices for Summer—Save Up to 41% Off Lasko, Dreo, Shark, and More

By Glenda Taylor

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Why Indoor Air Quality Is the Next Frontier of Home Comfort

By Sandi Schwartz

Presented By American Standard

10 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Air Conditioner That Are Spiking Your Energy Bills

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Daryna Tobey

We Tested Over 15 Tower Fans—These Are the Ones Worth Buying This Summer

By Michelle Larson, Andreana Lefton, Tiffany Lewis, Glenda Taylor, Debbie Wolfe

The Hidden Reason Your House Feels Hotter Every Year (and How to Fix It)

By Sandi Schwartz

Amazon Drops Prices on Air Conditioners and Fans for Summer Heat—Up to 40% Off Window Units, Portable ACs, and More

By Glenda Taylor

The 5-Minute AC Maintenance Task Most Homeowners Forget

By Timothy Dale

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners of 2026

By Tony Carrick, Michelle Larson

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Your Mechanical Closet Isn’t Storage Space, So Clear Out These 4 Items ASAP

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Small Window Air Conditioners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

This Window Trick Can Help Cool Off Your House

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Portable Air Conditioners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Paul Rankin, Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher

What Size Mini-Split Air Conditioner Do I Need?

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

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Heating and Cooling Without Gas, Oil, or Propane? Here’s How 17 Million American Families Do It Today

By Sandi Schwartz

Presented By American Standard

The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

The Best Pedestal Fans of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Larson, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

The Best Floor Fans of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton, Stacey L. Nash, Erica Reagle

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3 Exterior Upgrades Homeowners Are Racing to Finish Before the Next Heat Wave

By Sandi Schwartz

The Hidden Challenge of Open Floor Plans (and the Cooling Fix You Haven’t Considered)

By Sandi Schwartz

Presented By Tosot

Home Depot Drops Air Conditioners Up to 72% Off for Memorial Day—Save on Portable, Window, and Mini-Split Models

By Glenda Taylor

No Central Air? No Problem: The Easier Install to Keep Comfortable This Summer

By Tony Carrick

Presented By Turbro

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7 Window Treatments That Keep the Heat Out—and Your Energy Bill Low

By Michelle Larson

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The Best Crawl Space Dehumidifiers, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Amazon Slashed a Top-Rated Dreo Fan for Spring 25% Off

By Glenda Taylor

5 Things Your HVAC Technician Wishes You Knew

By Sandi Schwartz

Fireplaces & Chimneys

The One Project Pro Painters Never Do in Their Own Homes

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Door Draft Stoppers of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Amber Guetebier, Tom Scalisi

The Best Indoor Fireplaces of 2026—Picks From Our Experts

By Jasmine Harding

I Regret Waiting 3 Years to Make This 1-Hour Upgrade to My Garage

By Kathleen Corlett

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The Best Space Heaters for Basements

By Bob Beacham, Michelle Larson, Stacey L. Nash, Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

9 Easy Swaps for a Warmer Bedroom All Winter Long

By Sandi Schwartz

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10 Fireplace Essentials for Staying Safe and Warm This Winter

By Sandi Schwartz

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14 Easy Ways to Increase Humidity in a Dry House

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Dyson Space Heaters Are Never On Sale, But They Are For Cyber Monday (Plus More Space Heater Deals)

How to Stop Drafts in Your Basement With These Insulation Products

By Sandi Schwartz

Fireplaces & Chimneys

10 Creative Ideas for Firewood Storage

By Deirdre Mundorf

7 Space Heaters That Actually Look Good in Your Home

By Sandi Schwartz

How Much Should You Spend? We Tested a $40, $190, and $400 Electric Heater

By Glenda Taylor

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The Best Air Quality Monitors, Tested and Reviewed

By Tiffany Lewis, Glenda Taylor

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The Best Firewood Racks for Keeping Wood Dry and Organized

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This Simple Add-On Can Increase Your Wood Stove’s Efficiency

By Katie Barton, Tony Carrick

The Best Electric Heaters Tested for Bedrooms, Living Areas, Bathrooms, and More

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

Why All Your Neighbors Are Talking About Heat Pumps

By Sandi Schwartz

Presented By American Standard

Heating Bills Are Expected to Go Up This Winter—What You Can Do to Offset the Cost

By Sandi Schwartz

Fireplaces & Chimneys

Wood-Burning Fire Ambience Without the Hassle: A Comfortbilt Pellet Stove Review

By Glenda Taylor

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What Is a CADR Rating on an Air Purifier?

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Michelle Larson

Heating & Cooling

The Best Heat Pump Brands of 2026

By Timothy Dale

Fireplaces & Chimneys

Why Is There Fireplace Smoke in My Home?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Box Fans for Any Room in Your Home, Tested

By Katie Barton, Timothy Dale

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The Farmer’s Almanac Unveils Its 2025 Fall Weather Predictions

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

How to Make a Fan Blow Cold Air: 3 Tricks That Actually Work

By Deirdre Mundorf

Faced vs. Unfaced Insulation: Which Is Best for Your Home?

By Timothy Dale, Theresa Clement

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

4 Easy Places You Can Add More Insulation This Summer—Without Tearing Out a Wall

By Tony Carrick

Why Is My House so Humid?

By Melissa Maynard de Kerch, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Teresa Odle

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Upgrade to a Heat Pump for Year-Round Comfort—and More Efficiency Than Your Current HVAC

By Sandi Schwartz

Presented By American Standard

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Should I Leave My Garage Door Cracked in the Summer?

By Sandi Schwartz

Convinced There’s Mold in Your Window Air Conditioner? Take Your AC Apart.

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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You May Want to Take This Air Conditioner Camping—Really

How to Insulate Windows

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

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The Farmer’s Almanac Unveils Its 2025 Summer Weather Predictions, and It’s Going to Be a ‘Scorcher’

By Sophie Kaemmerlé