We may earn a commission from links on this page. Summer is here, and once more, higher-than-average temperatures are expected pretty much everywhere, which is fun. That means a lot of people are ...

During the cold of winter, we long for the warm days of summer. But once the temperatures top 75 degrees or so, we head back inside for the cool air delivered by an air conditioner. But what type of ...

A window air conditioning unit, designed for easy installation in a window opening, does a fine job of cooling a room. However, the unit in effect closes the window, preventing you from using the ...

A white AC unit installed on a dark green wall with patterned carpet below it - Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images When the weather starts heating up, there's no appliance more ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Installing insulation in walls is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ...