Adding an A/C system sounds like a job for pros only. And usually, it is. But two non-pros handled this ductless mini split air conditioner installation in a garage in one day. The installation was ...

Mini-splits are known for being far easier to install than their conventional split system counterparts. However, installing a mini-split system does require planning and prep work for it to operate ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

There comes a point every year at which working in your garage goes from pleasant to unbearably hot. The exact date varies by your latitude, and the quality of your home's insulation. You might try a ...

It’s a rare homeowner that isn’t annoyed that at least one room in their house is steaming hot or icy cold. Such spaces are always uncomfortable, no matter how often the thermostat is adjusted. And ...

It’s a rare homeowner that isn’t annoyed that at least one room in their house is steaming hot or icy cold. Such spaces are always uncomfortable, no matter how often the thermostat is adjusted. And ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you live in a home with a windowless room inside it, you know how hot it can get. A room without windows is typically a room without ventilation, ...