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Temps are climbing into the 90s this week, and those without A/C may be worried about staying cool. Here are some tips to ...

Box fans in windows can keep your home cool at a lower cost than AC if you face them in the right directions. Here's what to ...

One way to lower their cost is by using window fans to cool your home. They consume less energy than air conditioners and can be friendlier on your pocketbook and on the environment. But what ...

What we're aptly calling the "caveman method", is the idea is that we should resort to living like our home is a cave and then, we'll be a lot cooler. Joseph explains the logic behind it: "A cave is ...

Is your air fryer in need of a deep clean? Check out these signs that it's time to clean, and learn tips on how to clean the appliance less often.

Washington Post health reporter Lena H. Sun shows the steps in making a do-it-yourself box fan air filter, also known as the Corsi-Rosenthal Box. (Michael Robinson Chávez/The Washington Post) ...

Low-cost, DIY air purifiers are proving to be just as effective as expensive commercial units at protecting indoor spaces from wildfire smoke and airborne viruses. Designed during the COVID-19 ...

The CR Box filters performed as well or better than comparable HEPA filters. The DIY system was also more effective at clearing particles 1-3 micrometers in diameter than particles 0.35-1 micrometers.

Some early research suggests these DIY air cleaners, made from cardboard, tape, furnace filters, and a box fan, might be more effective in some ways than HEPA purifiers. Experts say they could ...

The DIY units should be constructed with a fan shroud (see Figures B and C). The shroud keeps air from recirculating in the fan and greatly improves the performance of the unit. Make sure all filter ...

A large area of greater Los Angeles had unhealthy air Friday, due to particulate matter from large wildfires. Here are tips for breathing cleaner air indoors if it's smoky outside.