High windows can let in a ton of natural light, but they get dingy quickly and are difficult to reach. Make the cleaning ...

Visit a grocery store and you’ll see bottles of blue or green liquids that claim to be the best thing to use. Go online and ...

Discover how providers can improve sleep and fight fatigue with simple changes like air filters, blackout curtains and ...

In this video, John Galeotafiore, associate director of home improvement product testing at CR, explains how to maintain a window AC unit to ensure cool, clean air. 5. The thermostat isn’t on the ...

Why do window ACs actually need a window? On the surface, it feels unnecessary — after all, the unit is clearly designed to blow cold air from the front. Why can't you just set it on the floor like a ...

You already have several areas in your home on your weekly cleaning list, but one that often goes unthought of? The tracks on your windows and doors. It's easy to forget that these hidden areas need a ...

A lower South Hill house fire that left a man critically injured Monday started from a window air conditioner plugged into an unsuitable power source, according to the Spokane Fire Department. The air ...

"It's a relief to have cold air during this crazy heat wave!" TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Fire investigators said the fire was sparked by a window air conditioner plugged into an extension cord, which was then connected to a power strip. This setup led to overheating and ultimately caused ...

Portable ACs have specific quirks to consider. Here's what I learned about buying and installing a mobile air conditioner. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home ...