Adding an A/C system sounds like a job for pros only. And usually, it is. But two non-pros handled this ductless mini split air conditioner installation in a garage in one day. The installation was ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

It’s a rare homeowner that isn’t annoyed that at least one room in their house is steaming hot or icy cold. Such spaces are always uncomfortable, no matter how often the thermostat is adjusted. And ...

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 ...

During the heat wave, Texans are looking for new ways to cool down. One of those ways is mini-split air conditioning systems. Mini-split units include two main parts, an outdoor compressor or ...

If your home isn’t equipped for central air conditioning, mini-splits (or ductless ACs) may be a smart alternative. Consumer Reports tested 10 models.

Most of the rest of the world has relied on ductless mini-split systems for their heating and cooling needs for decades, but that has not been the case in the U.S. That’s because a majority of homes ...