Expert DIYer April Wilkerson installs a window AC unit to effectively cool a working shop space during hot weather.

So little is known about the life of William Shakespeare that every fact available to us could fit into a very slim book. But Shakespeare as a brand remains unparalleled in our culture: Mere ...

Some professionals caution that tightly wrapping an AC unit can do more harm than good. Moisture trapped beneath a cover can lead to rust, mold, and premature corrosion. In addition, a fully covered ...

Editor’s note: Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. The firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on ...

In several ways, “Picturing Shakespeare” is the fulfillment of a PBS programmer’s fantasy mashup. Consider the elements: Anglophilia. A detective story. And the “Antiques Roadshow” version of 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 ...

UNITED STATES—While setting up your own air conditioning unit may sound daunting, today’s DIY-ready units are far more manageable and safer than you might think, if you know the proper steps. These ...

As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED ...

As the weather heats up, our thoughts turn to chilling out. If your home doesn’t have central AC, window air conditioners remain one of the least expensive ways to cool things down while keeping ...

Portland is contemplating a new policy to protect residents from potentially deadly heat by adding air conditioning requirements for rental apartments and homes. The Permitting and Development bureau ...

As Toronto deals with another heat warning this summer, the city is installing air conditioner units for seniors as part of a new pilot program. The city launched the pilot program in May to provide ...

Contented woman with long, wavy, brown hair being blown in face with fan - Maria Korneeva/Getty Images When it's sweltering hot outside, the last thing you want is to be sweating inside your home, too ...