Q: This summer we had trouble cooling our second-floor bedrooms. I had a window unit installed, but it takes away from the charm of my older home. However, I can remove it in the winter. I tried ...

Just because ducts are designed a certain way doesn’t mean they will function as intended. Quick duct design rules have been around for a long time and aren’t going anywhere in the near future.

Your home is too hot in the spring and summer. Ehh. The first, most natural thought is that, obviously, there is something wrong with your air conditioner. Except, maybe not. It might be that your ...

Dear James: The bedrooms on the north side of our house are always chilly. We are planning a new house now. What causes this and what should we do to avoid the same problem in our new house? It will ...