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Heating and Cooling Options for Tiny Homes

Living large in a small space is the mantra of tiny homes, but their diminutive size brings a whole set of challenges... The ...
PBS

Analysis: Why your home might feel hotter than the thermostat says, and tips for cooling it down

Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the other in the 1990s. There are no trees or other shade. The air conditioning units are identical, recently replaced, and ...
Kiplinger

Heat Pumps Can Help You Save on Home Cooling and Heating — and There's a Tax Credit for Installation

Heat pumps can keep your home cozy in the winter and — despite their name — cool your home efficiently in the summer. You can save up to $2,000 with federal tax ...
CNN

A first-of-its kind project is tapping energy beneath the ground to heat and cool homes

Eric Mauchan’s Cape Cod-style house in Framingham, Massachusetts, does not have central air conditioning. So when the summer heat bears down, his four window AC units, two dehumidifiers and fans that ...