An HVAC system (for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) is what keeps your home cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. Those who are experiencing the record-breaking high temperatures of ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

When things go wrong, you need to know what you can do on your own, and when it’s time to hire an expert for HVAC repair. While most homeowners can handle some general maintenance like replacing a ...

Tackling these will lower your utility bills, avoid larger and more costly repairs, and make your home's temperature more ...

Welcome to New Homeowner Bootcamp, Family Handyman’s essential guide for navigating the challenges of homeownership, from little-known post-purchase tasks to money-saving maintenance and upgrades. A ...

Individual energy-saving habits help, but buildings consume far more energy. Here’s what really drives efficiency.

When it comes to requiring a facility assessment, whether it is a single building or multiple buildings on an industrial or institutional site, one may think that this is the task for architects and ...