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How Often You Should Clean Your Air Vents
Interior

5 Things to Know Before Cleaning Your Home’s Air Ducts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Too Hot Upstairs, Too Cold Downstairs? Here’s What to Do
Interior

Too Hot Upstairs, Too Cold Downstairs? Here’s What to Do

By Steven Fox

Radiant Heat vs. Forced Air
Interior

Radiant Floor Heating 101

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

Boilers
Interior

How To: Choose a New Boiler

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Clean a Stone Fireplace
Interior

How To: Clean a Stone Fireplace

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

12 Beautiful DIY Fireplace Ideas
Interior

12 Beautiful DIY Fireplace Ideas

By Michelle Ullman

How to Clean a Fan
DIY

How To: Clean a Fan

By Manasa Reddigari, Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Insulate an Attic
Interior

So, You Want to… Insulate the Attic

By Steven Fox

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP
Interior

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP

By Katelin Hill

The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation
Exterior

The Little-Known Benefits of Pipe Insulation

By Steven Fox

Heating a Room with High Ceilings - Warmboard Parquet Wood Floor
Interior

The Best Way to Heat a Home with High Ceilings

By Steven Fox

Zoned Heating Diagram
Interior

Control Temperatures and Save Energy with Zoned Heating Systems

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Kickspace Heaters - White Bathroom Unit
Interior

Kickspace Heaters 101

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Baseboard Heating - Cover
Interior

Baseboard Heating 101

By Bob Vila

How to Bleed a Radiator
DIY

How To: Bleed a Radiator

By Bob Vila

These Are the 12 Best Things You Can Do for Your AC
Interior

These Are the 12 Best Things You Can Do for Your AC

By Michelle Ullman

Determine Your Home's Energy Efficiency with a Blower Door Test
Exterior

All You Need to Know About Blower Door Tests

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last?
Interior

How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

New Air Conditioning for Old Houses
Interior

New Air Conditioning for Old Houses

By Bob Vila

How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace—and Extend Patio Season
DIY

So, You Want to… Build an Outdoor Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Build a Fireplace - Masonry
Interior

Planning Guide: Fireplaces

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

6 Things to Know Before Switching to a Smart Thermostat
Interior

6 Things to Know Before Switching to a Smart Thermostat

By Glenda Taylor

Choosing a High-Velocity HVAC System
Interior

4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Ductless HVAC
Interior

Ditch the Ducts: Choose Ductless HVAC for Savings and Comfort

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

6 Things Every Homeowner Can Do to Prevent Chimney Fires
Interior

6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Cleaning Air Ducts
Interior

What Would Bob Do? Cleaning Air Ducts

By Bob Vila

fireplace-by-krazy79
Interior

Firewood: What Type Should You Use?

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Gas or Oil Furnace - Which Is Better?
Interior

Gas vs. Oil: Which Furnace Is Better?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Heat Pump vs. Furnace: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Interior

What’s the Difference? Heat Pump vs. Furnace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

7 Reasons to Never Skip Your Yearly HVAC Checkup
Interior

7 Important Reasons Never to Skip Your HVAC’s Yearly Checkup

By Glenda Taylor

The Secret to a Warmer, Drier, Faster Finished Basement
Interior

The Secret to a Warmer, Drier, Faster Finished Basement

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Heating Systems 101
Interior

Heating Systems 101

By Joe Provey

3 Reasons to Caulk Before Winter
Exterior

3 Reasons Why a Sealant Is the Key to Winter-Proofing This Year

By Glenda Taylor

Drywall vs Plaster - A Guide to Understanding the Differences
Interior

What’s the Difference? Drywall vs. Plaster

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

10 Problems That Are Caused by Dry Indoor Air
Interior

10 Problems That Are Caused by Dry Indoor Air

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

14 Impressive Fireplaces That Feature Tile in a Big Way
Design

14 Impressive Fireplaces That Feature Tile in a Big Way

By Katelin Hill

5 Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection
Interior

5 Important Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection ASAP

By Manasa Reddigari

7 Places That Could Use More Insulation—And Why
Interior

7 Places That Could Use More Insulation—And Why

By Oliver Harriett

4 Types of Air Conditioners to Consider When Updating or Adding to Your HVAC
Interior

Choose the Right AC for Your Home with This Cheat Sheet

By Glenda Taylor

16 Simple Tricks to Stay Seriously Warm This Winter
DIY

16 Simple Tricks to Stay Seriously Warm This Winter

By Glenda Taylor

23 Brilliant Hacks to Help You Weather Winter
Lawn & Garden

23 Brilliant Hacks to Help You Weather Winter

By Manasa Reddigari

14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall
DIY

14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall

By Glenda Taylor

Draft Dodgers: 8 DIY Creations to Keep Out the Cold
DIY

Draft Dodgers: 8 DIY Creations to Keep Out the Cold

By Sara Carpenter

HVAC-Filter-Make-Your-Own-Kit
Interior

What You Might Not Know About HVAC Filters

By Joe Provey

DIY Baseboard Heater Covers - Before
Interior

Spruce Up Old Baseboard Heaters with Stylish DIY Replacement Covers

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Radiant Heat Pros and Cons
Interior

The Pros and Cons of Radiant Heat

By Steven Fox

Air Conditioner Leaking
Interior

Solved! What to Do When Your Air Conditioner Is Leaking Water

By Amy Lynch

9 Energy-Saving Home Upgrades That Pay for Themselves
Exterior

9 Energy-Saving Home Upgrades That Pay for Themselves

By Glenda Taylor

11 Stylish Ways to Enhance—or Hide—Your Radiators
Interior

11 Stylish Ways to Enhance—or Hide—Your Radiators

By Marie Proeller Hueston