One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

Dear Jim: After the heat wave we have had recently, I think we need to add central air-conditioning. We have electric baseboard heating, so there are no ducts. What are the simplest central system ...

Dear Jim: We are considering installing a heat pump or central air conditioner. We currently have radiant heating. I have heard mini-duct systems are very comfortable and quiet. How do they work? Jack ...

It might seem that things are in better shape with a new duct system than with an existing one. After all, in a new building there is still freedom to design and build the system “from the ground up.” ...

Homes built after 1950 or so are typically heated with either hot air blown through ducts or hot water pumped through baseboard heaters. Older homes often have cast-iron radiators, which produce heat ...

Heat pumps are quickly becoming the most popular HVAC option for many Americans, with sales of the clean heating technology ...

My wife and I picked up a hanging iron wall art thing and my job tonight was to install it. First anchor went in fine, second one had some problems. I open the hole up a bit and notice metal, and then ...