Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Apartment living has its trade-offs. Sure, I never have to mow the lawn or shovel snow, but living in New York City, I ...

Whether your home has a room that's a notorious hotspot or you simply don't have the luxury of central HVAC, there's a good chance you've considered installing a window air conditioning unit. These ...

When it’s hot enough to need an air conditioner, installing one can be a chore, tempting you to cut corners. Please don’t. A poorly installed AC is at best noisy ...

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The first time I installed an air conditioning unit—heaving and wedging it with no small effort onto the sill of a fourth-floor bedroom window—I was shocked that more units don’t fall out and plummet ...

Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

Installing a window air conditioner is typically a straightforward DIY process that can quickly transform a muggy room into a much more comfortable space. If you have any questions about your specific ...