Some of the lessons we learn throughout our professional careers tend to stick better than others. The first time I tracked mud into a customer’s home, I learned the value of shoe covers. It’s a ...

Homes can sometimes be an enigma, with problems arising that seemingly make little sense. One example of a problem that might not add up is when certains areas of a home feel much warmer or cooler ...

Uncomfortable rooms are among the top comfort problems your customers face. While some rooms are too hot, others are freezing. In some homes, the lack of comfort extends to entire floors. It’s sad ...

The thermostat is set to a toasty 72 degrees and most of the rooms in your house are comfortable. But somewhere, there’s a bedroom or family room that has a certain chill to it. With a forced-air ...

When certain rooms in a home are consistently warmer or cooler than others, there may be an obvious cause, like an uninsulated exterior wall or drafty windows. But that's not always the case. If ...

Dear Jim: We have central air conditioning, but have a problem keeping all the rooms evenly cool. Someone is always too hot or too cool. What are some simple methods to balance the temperatures ...