Here's how to tell whether to go with a window a/c, portable unit, a ductless mini-spit, an evaporative cooler—or a combo of ...

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Not only do they impact a home’s beauty and personality from the outside, but, as architect Kevin Clark points out, “Nothing has as much effect on an interior space as a window.” Scared?

The outside of your house sets the tone for the overarching aesthetic of your home. It can often get overlooked, but a scruffy or neglected home frontage, or one that is over-ornamented, can look ...