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Over the Sill Air Conditioner Review

The Best Over-the-Sill Air Conditioners, Tested

Person using a remote to control a through-the-wall garage air conditioner

The Best Garage Air Conditioners for Garages and Workshops

By Glenda Taylor, Zach Lazzari

Best U Shaped ACs

We Installed 5 U-Shaped Air Conditioners to Find the Best for Quiet, Efficient Cooling

By Tom Scalisi, Paul Rankin

A group of the best pool alarms on a pool deck before testing.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Pool Alarms for Safety and Peace of Mind, Tested

By Hannah Selinger, Additional research provided by Jasmine Harding

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage

Deck, Patio & Porch

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage

By Savannah Sher

Group shot of coolers

We Tested Evaporative Air Coolers—Here’s Which Ones Actually Work

By Timothy Dale

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck

6 Small Window ACs That Take Minutes to Install and Seconds to Start Cooling

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

The best through the wall air conditioner installed under a window in a living room

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controller Option

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers Today

By Glenda Taylor

A main repair the window screen with a spline roller.

How to Replace a Window Screen

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

Air Conditioner AC Pipe Insulation

Replacing Air Conditioner Pipe Insulation for Maximum Energy Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz