Which mini split air conditioners are best? Mini split air conditioners are heating and cooling systems that allow users to control temperatures on a room-by-room basis. They are more efficient than ...

Also called ductless air conditioners, these units are a good option for keeping your space cool if you lack ductworkDuctless mini-splits are installed through a wall and take the place of ...

Before grabbing a mini split AC, compare your needs to these four aspects. Mini split ACs take more effort and money to get going than say, a fan, but they come with several substantial benefits. This ...

Many homeowners are accustomed to using an air conditioner to cool their home in the summer and a furnace to heat their home in the winter. Ductless mini splits, in the right applications, can offer ...

As winter nears, so do rising heating bills. Discover how heat pumps provide an alternative to traditional HVAC systems and can lead to long-term savings.

Mini-split heating and air-conditioning systems can boost your home’s energy efficiency, but they come with trade-offs, air quality experts say. These small, electric systems are replacing traditional ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 77th 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 ...

Though something of a misnomer, VRF and mini split heat pumps are commonly referred to as “ductless units.” These systems are much more versatile today than they were just five years ago. It’s hard to ...

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 ...

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 ...