Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

Nothing beats walking into a cozy, warm home on a frigid winter day, or a cool, comfortable one when outdoor temps are through the roof. Sometimes, it even feels magical. After all, all you are ...

Humming air conditioners are the soundtrack to summer in the U.S., given that almost 90% of households use them for cooling. Even though air conditioning is everywhere, however, many people still have ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Portable air conditioners are small, wheeled machines that take air that’s hot, stale ...

The cost of air conditioning can be rather expensive to run, and it isn’t always available in every home and having one installed costs even more. Finding an effective portable unit is one of the ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up ...