Compared to other cooling techniques, a standard fan is not the best at cooling down a room, but does the job in a pinch. That being said, there is one simple alteration that may make them a little ...

Fall may be on the horizon, but temperatures across the U.S. aren't set to drop anytime soon. If you've been struggling to cope, we've got the perfect solution – a DIY Cool Room. Better yet, it ...

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If you’re shopping for a portable air conditioner, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to choose a dual-hose vs single-hose portable AC. At first glance, these two types might look ...

A portable 1/2 ton is probably the best solution as far as simplicity. Have it tapped into a drain line to pump the condensate out, and vent the hot air outside since you have a window. I wouldn't ...

Compact portable air conditioners can be hit or miss. Sure, they’re easy to move around, but too often they end up feeling more like glorified fans, leaving you wondering: Are portable air ...

Heating in these halls is provided by radiant steam baseboard heaters. Each room has an individual thermostat control valve on the baseboard unit that controls the temperature. When trying to heat the ...

Heating and cooling buildings is a major consumer of energy, especially older ones that weren’t built with modern energy efficiencies in mind. Now, engineers at Fraunhofer Institute have developed a ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So, what is the ideal temperature for sleep, exactly? Is it better to sleep in a warm or cool environment ...