The forced-air heating and cooling systems that keep our homes comfortable year-round require very little maintenance. In most cases, all you must do to keep the equipment operating at peak efficiency ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

The world is, quite literally, on fire. The wildfires of the American West are precursors to more fires each and every year. We must face that new normal. And even though we’ve made some strides to ...

Every year when I pull my air conditioner out of storage and reinstall it, I'm worried about whether my window unit managed to survive the colder months. This year when I turned it on, I was worried ...

One of the biggest conundrums faced by homeowners is how often to replace their air filters. Although it would seem like a fairly straightforward task, knowing when to change air filters is actually ...

A clogged filter makes your system work harder. Some home tasks tend to slip through the cracks—until you realize they’re way overdue. Changing your home’s air conditioner filters is likely one of ...

BMW did an excellent job with the sixth generation of the 5 Series, also known as F10 for the sedan and F11 for the station wagon. However, its maintenance is not paid in pennies, so if you want to ...