Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Homeowners looking for an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioners in the spring and summer months (and furnaces in the winter) might want to invest in a heat pump. It's a type of ...

Replacing or buying a new central air conditioning system can be a huge expense, so you’ll want to get it right. To peg down systems that are likely to last, we measure and track the reliability of ...

Heat recovery VRF systems are a proven solution that can deliver significant energy savings and improved occupant comfort ...

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 ...

HVAC contractors are increasingly adopting hybrid heating solutions, blending conventional methods with advanced technology to enhance energy efficiency and system performance. One such approach is ...

A team from Saarland University in Germany has secured funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder program to develop elastocalorics heating and cooling technology as an alternative ...

Conventional district heating systems are generally designed around the load. However, an alternate approach would be to design around potential heat sources, including the waste heat from power ...

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your heating, air conditioning, or heat pump system, 2025 is the year to act.