Home & Residential

A smiling woman with a headband plays chess on an outdoor patio. She sits on a couch with patterned pillows, surrounded by plants and a wooden fence.
Home & Residential
November 18, 2022
Do swamp coolers work on a patio?
If you have an outdoor patio, it is most likely one of the best features of your home. It provides a great space to entertain guests on a beautiful day,
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DIY enthusiast in a workshop applies finish to wooden board, surrounded by tools and equipment. They're wearing a cap, face mask, and gloves.
Home & Residential
November 4, 2022
Best holiday gift for a DIY enthusiast who has everything
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to start thinking about gifts to get your loved ones. Some people are pretty easy to shop for, while others present quite
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Four people enjoy a meal at a wooden table on an outdoor patio, surrounded by trees and greenery, sharing bread and salad with smiles.
Home & Residential
October 21, 2022
How do I cool down my outdoor patio?
Very few things add to your enjoyment of your house as much as an outdoor patio. When the weather is nice, it can provide an entirely new living space offering
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A thermostat set to 70°F is mounted on a gray wall above several partially visible U.S. hundred-dollar bills.
Evaporative Cooling
October 7, 2022
How much does air conditioning cost to run?
Air conditioning is an energy-intensive technology. It uses a lot of power to keep your home cool. But how much energy is that? It depends on a number of factors,
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In a cool workshop, a man in checkered shirt and blue overalls uses a chisel near table saw, surrounded by tools; neatly arranged tools on wall behind.
Evaporative Cooling
September 9, 2022
How can I keep my workshop cool in the summer?
You were probably very excited when you finally got a chance to set up your home workshop. That is, until the summer rolled around, and you realized that it was
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A man and woman sit on wooden chairs with snacks and coffee, conversing in a cozy summer patio surrounded by greenery and large windows.
Evaporative Cooling
July 29, 2022
How do I keep my patio cool in the summer?
Summer seems like the perfect time to get out on your patio and enjoy the long days stretching into slow, glorious sunsets. The only problem is that for many people,
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A group enjoys a sunny barbecue on the patio, smiling with plates while meat grills. Misting systems cool the scene, greenery in the background.
Evaporative Cooling
May 27, 2022
Swamp coolers vs. misting systems vs. fans – which is best for my patio?
You have a beautiful patio that you’ve taken the time to decorate. It’s a wonderful outdoor space, but it has only one problem: it’s too hot to use much of
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A busy workshop with a wooden workbench, tools on a pegboard, and bright overhead lighting highlighting the space's organized disorder.
Home & Residential
March 25, 2022
Will a fan cool my workshop?
Do you have a workshop that gets uncomfortably hot? If so, you are probably looking for a way to keep it cool so you can spend more time there. Your
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A man in plaid measures wood on a workbench. A swamp cooler maintains comfort in the well-equipped workshop with sunlight streaming through.
Evaporative Cooling
December 17, 2021
Can I use a swamp cooler for my workshop?
If you are unhappy with the heat in your workshop, you might be looking for a cooling solution. A swamp cooler, also commonly referred to as an evaporative cooler, is
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A Cyclone fan stands next to a cozy chair with striped cushions, set against wooden decor and geometric window overlooking greenery.
Evaporative Cooling
December 3, 2021
Why do outdoor fans stop working?
If you have an outdoor fan you like to turn on while on your patio, it can be annoying when it stops working. This can make your patio suddenly an
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Close-up of a circular fan grille holding orange leaves, set indoors with wicker chairs, table, and sunlit windows.
Home & Residential
November 19, 2021
How Big Should My Outdoor Patio Fan Be?
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A green lawnmower on a freshly cut lawn. White shed with red trim and a wooden fence in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Home & Residential
November 5, 2021
How to Store Outdoor Equipment for the Winter
Fall is upon us. The leaves are turning. The nights and mornings are growing cold, and the days are becoming bearable again. Soon winter will be upon us, which means
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Patio with pergola roof features a round table, chairs, vibrant plants, and lounge area. Cyclone cools the space; lush lawn and clear sky complete the view.
Home & Residential
October 1, 2021
Best big outdoor fans for patios
One of the biggest challenges about getting the most use out of your patio is keeping it cool during hot weather. You might think that the best way to do
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A man and woman chat on patio chairs with snacks and drinks on a table. They are surrounded by greenery, with glass doors open to a lush lawn.
Evaporative Cooling
August 27, 2021
Are evaporative coolers or misting systems better for my patio?
As the summer heat increases, you might be used to retreating inside. This is a shame because your patio looks so inviting, and it would be a wonderful place to
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Four friends enjoy a meal at a wooden patio table with food, drinks, and twinkling string lights above. They're surrounded by lush greenery and appear relaxed.
Evaporative Cooling
July 23, 2021
What are the best cooling solutions for my patio?
As we turn our back on what has been a brutal winter for many of us, being out on the patio seems appealing. Unfortunately, that appeal can diminish quickly once
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Person in cap and glasses working on metal at cluttered workbench, surrounded by tools. Sparks flying from their precise task.
Evaporative Cooling
June 25, 2021
Is your home workshop ready for hot summer temperatures?
Summertime seems like an excellent opportunity to get a lot of home projects done. Unfortunately, many people find that the season for using their home workshop is far too short.
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