Swamp Cooler Maintenance
A horrific/gross story we recently heard about a homeowner living in Tucson, AZ will remind you to take care of your swamp cooler and shut...
Read MoreAir-Conditioners and Mold
Inspired by this post from Tom Kraeutler’s Home Improvement Tips & Tricks, we’ve immediately checked our air-conditioner...
Read MoreAir Conditioner Maintenance
You know you’re supposed to; you’ve heard about it and read about it; now that summer is just around the corner it’s...
Read MoreReplacing a Radiator Air Valve
Jeanne of House in Progress goes through the steps of replacing the radiator air valve from her bathroom radiator. She reminds us to turn...
Read MoreHVAC Is Big Business
Wow! Trane was just bought by Ingersoll-Rand for $9.4 billion in cash and stock. Best known for their air-conditioning units, Trane...
Read MoreSteam Radiator Tips
Steam Radiators require proper maintenance to keep them running efficiently and silently. There are a lot of opinions out there for what...
Read MoreThe Hype on Heat Pumps
Even with the mild fall (Thanksgiving in NYC was 67 degrees!), you’ve probably already fired up your heat this year. If you’re...
Read MoreRadiator Reuse: Food & Drink Warmer
This ingenious ceramic food & drink warmer makes use of your radiator heat and may save just a bit on your electric...
Read MoreCool Down Without AC on Curbly
We’re finally on Curbly which according to their founders is a “Web community for people who love where they live and is the...
Read MoreHomemade Garage Heater
Here’s an ingenious solar heater made of painted soda cans, plywood, and some plastic tubing. The builder wanted a cheap solution to...
Read MoreInstalling a Bathroom Vent and Exhaust Fan
This catskill houseblogger faced a problem that many homeowners with older homes must deal with and that is proper bathroom ventilation....
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