Welcome to New Homeowner Bootcamp, Family Handyman’s essential guide for navigating the challenges of homeownership, from little-known post-purchase tasks to money-saving maintenance and upgrades. A ...

Samantha is an editor who covers all topics home-related including home improvement and repair. She edited home repair and design content at websites like The Spruce and HomeAdvisor. She also has ...

Whether you need to cool down in summer or stay snug in winter, a functional HVAC system is essential. HVAC efficiency measures how well your system converts energy into heating or cooling, and when ...

It can cost $130 to $450 to repair your HVAC system and up to $5,000 to replace it. Those numbers can easily strain most people’s budgets. Luckily, a good warranty can cover most of the HVAC repair or ...