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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
Major Systems

The Best Garage Air Conditioners for Garages and Workshops

By Glenda Taylor, By Zach Lazzari

Best U Shaped ACs
Reviews

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

By Tom Scalisi, By Paul Rankin

The best quiet fans grouped together before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

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

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.
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
Reviews

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
HVAC

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

By Tony Carrick, By Tom Scalisi

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

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
HVAC

The Best Ductless Mini-Split AC for Year-Round Cooling and Heating

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Beacham

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controller Option
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers Today

By Glenda Taylor

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

A main repair the window screen with a spline roller.
Windows

How to Replace a Window Screen

By Larry Bilotti, By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick

Air Conditioner AC Pipe Insulation
Cooling

Replacing Air Conditioner Pipe Insulation for Maximum Energy Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz