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Over the Sill Air Conditioner Review
Reviews

The Best Over-the-Sill Air Conditioners, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Garage Air Conditioners for Garages and Workshops

By Glenda Taylor, Zach Lazzari

A person closing a window where the best U-shaped air conditioner option is installed
Reviews

The Best U-Shaped Air Conditioners for Cooling Comfort

By Tom Scalisi

The best quiet fans grouped together before testing.
Reviews

The Best Quiet Fans to Keep You Cool and Comfortable, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Carol Benton

The Best Oscillating Fan Option on a kitchen counter surrounded by a mom, two kids, and a cat
Reviews

The Best Oscillating Fans to Beat the Summer Heat

By Tony Carrick

A group of the 8 best neck fans and their boxes on an outdoor table before testing.
Reviews

The Best Neck Fans for Keeping Cool

By Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

The Best Smart Ceiling Fans Option mounted on a white ceiling with large windows in the background
Reviews

The Best Smart Ceiling Fans for Offices and Living Spaces

By Tony Carrick

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

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
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8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage

By Savannah Sher

The best evaporative air cooler option on a cement patio next to an outdoor pool
Reviews

The Best Evaporative Air Coolers, Vetted

By Timothy Dale

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

The Best Small Window Air Conditioners, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

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

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick

A woman on a couch enjoying the cool comfort of the best ductless air conditioner option
Reviews

The Best Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controller Option
Reviews

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers Today

By Glenda Taylor

A family of three enjoying the best above-ground pool option
Reviews

The Best Above-Ground Pools

By Stacey L. Nash

Best Robot Pool Cleaners 2025_01
Reviews

Yes, a Robot Can Clean Your Pool—And These Are the Best We Found

By Timothy Dale, Stephanie Cronk, Jen Karetnick, Paul Rankin

The best fly trap option hangs from a tree while full of caught bugs
Reviews

The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted

By Tom Scalisi

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How to Replace a Window Screen

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

Air Conditioner AC Pipe Insulation
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Replacing Air Conditioner Pipe Insulation for Maximum Energy Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz