Effective HVAC filtration is at the heart of acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ). It helps keep indoor environments relatively free from the dust and particulates that may reduce productivity, affect ...

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 ...

Our recent article about energy-recovery ventilators (Ventilate Your Home with Minimal Energy Loss) stated that using a “true high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter” in your forced-air heating ...

Homeowners are being encouraged to review their air conditioning filters as the pollen season goes through a big shift over the next few weeks, from cedar to oak, mulberry and willow.

Installing a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system in your home may seem complicated, but with a little guidance we think you can pull it off. Even if you have no HVAC experience, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and ...

Between the rising cost of living, high-profile layoffs and a tumultuous investment landscape, many Americans are looking for ways to cut their spending and live more frugally. Unfortunately, with ...

The HVAC filter system for a building is a point of defense in protecting against contamination. Accidental contamination (Legionnaires' disease, mold) or deliberate terrorist contamination (anthrax, ...

Use this mainly as a quick gut check, not a precise test. “The two‑minute light test is a good go or no‑go check,” says Kerr, ...