All AC systems — regardless of size — need a refrigerant in order to cool your home. Here’s a crash course on Freon, plus how to tell whether your system uses it.

If your furnace suddenly quits, the temperature in your home can drop — and fast. While you wait for repairs, having alternative heat sources can keep your home safe and your family comfortable.

Properly preparing your house to be empty for a few days (or weeks) increases the chances of returning from your relaxing trip with your house intact and in the same condition you left it. Here’s what to do.

Lots of factors go into the longevity of common household appliances, but all appliances will eventually give up the ghost. Knowing the average lifespan can help you estimate when you might need to replace that old refrigerator or stove.

Acting on common plumbing myths can make plumbing problems worse or introduce new issues that can harm your fixtures. Here’s how to avoid unintentionally damaging your plumbing system.