When summer temperatures rise, air conditioning becomes less of a luxury and more of a necessity. When this happens, you have three options for cooling your home: central AC, window air conditioners, and portable AC units.

There are many reasons why you may want a climate controlled garage. You may be using it as a workshop, a storage area, or simply a hangout space. 

Air conditioners are measured in a variety of ways. There’s horsepower, BTU, amps and wattage, among other information on the sticker. When it comes to efficiency however, AC units are measured by two universal standards: EER and SEER.

What are they, and how do they factor when shopping for an air conditioner unit?

As winter gives way to spring, the melting snow can wreak havoc on two particularly vulnerable areas of your home: the roof, and the basement.