Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A heat wave has been scorching the US, signaling that summer weather ...

Temperatures are steadily rising as we head into summer. If you're sweating it out at home, a portable air conditioner could be just what you need. These plug-in units are designed to cool rooms with ...

If you don't have central air and are in the market for an air conditioner, you've probably been debating which style would work best for your home or apartment. While both portable and window air ...

Looking for more ways to cool off? Check out CNN Underscored’s Guide to Beating the Heat for the products that help us cope with high summer temperatures. The best window air conditioners can turn a ...

Allow me to set the scene: It's summer, and a heatwave has caught you by surprise. You're lying in a bed of your own sweat, unable to sleep, eat, or do anything except wonder why your usually reliable ...

To find the best air conditioners to recommend, our team tested more than a dozen units in our homes and offices in bedrooms, ...

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an ...

Well, anecdotally, we pay about the same to cool our 1500 sq ft house with Central AC as we did to cool our 900 sq ft apartment with a big window unit and a big fan to circulate the air. That doesn't ...

Fans are a great way to stay cool during summer months — they are a more affordable option than air conditioner units, they use less energy and they are easier to set up. Window fans in particular — ...

In normal times, many professionals can give their homes a cooling break all day long while they’re at work during the summer. This year, however, many offices still have work-from-home policies in ...