Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Manual LLH deals with the unique HVAC design issues associated with homes that exhibit low cooling and /or heating loads (per Manual J® load calculations) and identifies equipment options / approaches ...

As a rule, temporary HVAC is left up to the imagination of the contractor, and it is usually based on carrying a bare minimum cost to the project. I have even experienced HVAC subcontractors carrying ...

The contaminants identified as cancer-causing include benzene, formaldehyde, butadiene, toluene, acrylonitrile and isocyanates, among others. These chemicals are emitted as gases and soot during a ...

When certain rooms in a home are consistently warmer or cooler than others, there may be an obvious cause, like an uninsulated exterior wall or drafty windows. But that's not always the case. If ...

Home warranties typically cover HVAC systems, but you’ll need to ensure you purchase a plan with the right coverage. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners ...