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 ...

DIY expert April Wilkerson installs a mini split AC and heating system in her shop.

If your home isn’t equipped for central air conditioning, mini-splits may be a smart alternative, particularly if you don’t want to install and remove clunky window units each season. Mini-splits, aka ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

In this video, I demonstrate the installation of a heating and cooling mini-split system in my garage workshop. This complete DIY system operates quietly for both indoor and outdoor units. **Materials ...

Early summer in Vermont has been a chaotic mix of intermittent heat waves and near-freezing cold snaps, but through it all, the first floor of my house has stayed a comfortable 70 degrees Fahrenheit ...