Whole house fans (AKA attic fans) were first used in the U.S. a century ago, but fell out of favor as air conditioning became common. Now homeowners are taking a second look at this method of home ...

These homemade air-conditioner designs take the mystery out of cold-air production. Some are complicated, some are cheap and simple, some run on alternative energy, and the last one is so out there ...

Fans are an inexpensive way of cooling a room, right? Technically yes – and no. They cost less to run; however, they don’t actually cool the air – they simply move it around the room. The faster the ...

There isn't a clear superior option between window units and portable options. Choosing between the two largely depends on ...

If your fan motor no longer blows at the high speeds it used to, then it’s probably worn out from years of use or has other issues that limit airflow. But if the fan still makes lots of noise at ...

Fans are an inexpensive way of cooling a room, right? Technically yes – and no. They cost less to run; however, they don’t actually cool the air – they simply move it around the room. The faster the ...