Nothing beats walking into a cozy, warm home on a frigid winter day, or a cool, comfortable one when outdoor temps are through the roof. Sometimes, it even feels magical. After all, all you are ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up ...

It's always in the middle of a heatwave. Your AC hums to life, but instead of the icy rush you're craving, it pushes out a faint, lukewarm breeze. That's when the dread sets in. Is the unit failing?

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