After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

When it comes to lower-energy home heating, it’s accurate in all senses to say that heat pumps are the new hotness. But unless you happen to work with them professionally, it’s fair to say their inner ...

The cool climate provided by a working air conditioner is a blessing during the intense heat and sunshine of Yakima Valley summers. But misuse and inattention to maintenance can turn that blessing ...

Fall may be a few weeks away, but it’s still plenty hot out: In many regions of the country, temperatures are still hovering in the 90- to 100-degree Fahrenheit range. This means staying cool is top ...

Our pick for the best overall garage air conditioner is the Whynter Portable Air Conditioner for its versatility and ability ...

To find the best air conditioners to recommend, our team tested more than a dozen units in our homes and offices in bedrooms, ...

One of the great ironies of climate change is that as the planet warms, the technology that people need to stay cool will only make the climate hotter. By 2050, researchers expect the number of room ...

When Japan shut down its nuclear power reactors in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima disaster, it asked its citizens to conserve scarce energy, such as by using fans instead of air conditioning during ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — United States shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 475,926 units in February 2015, up 19.9 percent from 396,863 units shipped in February 2014, ...