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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Woman using a remote to control a mini-split system hung on a wall - antoniodiaz/Shutterstock If you want to add an air conditioning system to your home without ...

If your home isn’t equipped for central air conditioning, mini-splits may be a smart alternative, particularly if you don’t want to install and remove clunky window units each season. Mini-splits, ...

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 ...