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Beat the Summer Heat With One of Our Favorite Whole-House Fans

6 Reasons Your Outside AC Unit Isn’t Turning On

By Lauren Wingo

What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

What to Do if There’s Mold in Your HVAC Air Ducts

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Paul Rankin

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We Spent Months Burning Incense (and Some Dinners) to Find the Best Air Purifiers for Smoke

By Michelle Larson, Mark Wolfe, Lizzy Briskin

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Pet Dander, Odors, and Allergens—These 8 Air Purifiers for Pets Get Rid of Them All

By Michelle Larson, Glenda Taylor

How to Install Insulation in Walls to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

By Timothy Dale

Guide to Blown-in Insulation: Materials, Installation, and Cost

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Soundproofing Materials for Any Room in Your Home

Our Favorite Attic Insulation is Surprisingly DIY-Friendly

By Timothy Dale

How to Fix a Noisy Radiator

By Steven Fox, Bob Vila

How to Paint a Radiator

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Fireplaces & Chimneys

Increase Your Fireplace’s Efficiency With This Simple Upgrade

By Mike Larson, Tony Carrick

The 20 Best Products for Surviving Winter

By Jasmine Harding, Teresa Odle, Bob Vila

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Keep Your Home Warm With a Space Heater

By Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

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This Is Your Home’s Ideal Indoor Humidity Level

By Glenda Taylor, BobVila.com Staff, Updated by Teresa Odle

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How to Heat a Garage: 11 Ways to Keep Your Workshop Warm in Winter

By Bob Vila, Glenda Taylor

7 Things Homeowners Should Know About Cellulose Insulation

By Timothy Dale

14 Space Heater Safety Mistakes That Could Burn Down Your House

By Michelle Ullman, Updated by Amy Anderson

Fireplaces & Chimneys

How to Light a Gas Fireplace the Right Way

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Electric Wall Heaters for Added Warmth

My Favorite Space Heater Is at Its Lowest Price in 7 Years for Black Friday, and Other Great Heater Deals

By Glenda Taylor

What Is Insulation R-Value? Get the Facts Before You Insulate

By Timothy Dale

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How to Fix a Furnace That’s Not Turning On

By Gretchen Heber, Ana Chevalier

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Why Is My Electric Bill So High?

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How Often Should I Service My Propane Heater to Keep Efficiency High?

By BobVila.com Staff

Testing the 10 Best Infrared Heaters for Comfort at Home

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

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Lennox and Local HVAC Dealers Install Hundreds of New Heating and Cooling Systems to Help Those in Need

By Deirdre Mundorf

We Added an Additional 2 Bedrooms to Our 1968 House. Should We Buy a Bigger Furnace to Help Push The Air?

By BobVila.com Staff

11 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget

By Kristina Grosspietsch

I Tried The New Dreo’s Smart Wall Heater, It’s Stylish, Effective, and Safe

By Glenda Taylor

These Are the Best Wood Stove Brands and Manufacturers Today

Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Heating—and What You Can Do to Fix It

By Timothy Dale

Tired of Spending So Much Money Heating Your Home? Our Next Webinar Can Help You Slash Your Bills

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Fireplaces & Chimneys

10 Types of Fireplaces Every Homeowner Should Know

By Jasmine Harding

How to Clean Air Conditioner Coils

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Jason Brick

This Is How Often You Should Change Your Furnace Filter

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

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MERV Ratings: What Do They Mean?

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

The 7 Best Pellet Stove Brands of 2026

This is Our Top Pick When Choosing an Air Filter for Your Home’s Furnace or AC

By Timothy Dale

Fireplaces & Chimneys

How to Paint a Brick Fireplace

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Fireplaces & Chimneys

How to Split Firewood

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Bob Vila

Friedrich’s Mini-Split Heat Pump: Efficient, Smart, and Quiet

By Glenda Taylor

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5 Ways Humidity Can Wreak Havoc on Your Home—And 5 Ways to Fight Back

By Savannah Sher

The Best Heat Pumps for Cold Climates

Fireplaces & Chimneys

The Best Creosote Removers to Keep Your Chimney Clean

By Glenda Taylor

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The Best Home Thermostats for Efficient Heating and Cooling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

Fireplaces & Chimneys

The Best Fire Logs for Long-Lasting Ambience, Tested

By Mike Bruton, Glenda Taylor

The Best Garage Heaters For Workshop Comfort, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

How to Get Rid of Mildew and Mold Smells

The Best Expanding Foams for Sealing Gaps, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

Why Is My AC Unit Buzzing Every Few Minutes?

By Stephanie Mickelson

Soundproof Your Floors

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

The 8 Best Wood Stoves for Warmth, Efficiency, and Ambiance

By Tony Carrick

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4 Parts of the Home That Can Be Made More Efficient by Heat Pump Technology

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A Home Warranty Can Replace Your AC Unit—But Don’t Skip These Crucial Steps

By Katie Ziraldo

Does Your AC Smell Like Gas? Here’s How to Troubleshoot the Issue Safely

By Stephanie Mickelson

This Weird AC Smell Might Be a Telltale Sign That You Have a Mold Problem

By Kaytlyn Smith

Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

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Why Is My Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

Central AC Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

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Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It