Adding an A/C system sounds like a job for pros only. And usually, it is. But two non-pros handled this ductless mini split air conditioner installation in a garage in one day. The installation was ...

You may have heard of ductless mini-split air conditioners or heat pumps recently. They’re one of the more recent developments in HVAC technology. But is one right for your home? Ductless mini-splits ...

During the heat wave, Texans are looking for new ways to cool down. One of those ways is mini-split air conditioning systems. Mini-split units include two main parts, an outdoor compressor or ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 61st installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Every technician remembers the first time they encountered a ductless mini-split and the panic they felt inside. Not only do these units look unusual, but they behave to some extent differently from ...

Dear Jim: We added a room, but our central air conditioner doesn't cool it well. Our second floor master bedroom also does not stay cool. Does it make sense to install a window air conditioner or a ...

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 ...