Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

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 ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Based on Consumer Reports’ testing of portable air conditioners, they should be seen as a last resort for cooling a home when fans aren’t enough or other types of air conditioners aren’t an option.

Millions of Americans are still working from home, sometimes in attics, basements, and other nooks and crannies that serve as offices. And often these out-of-the-way spaces don’t benefit from the air ...