Q: I just bought a house and was advised to install some type of ventilation in a bathroom that does not have a window or a fan. The bathroom has an exterior wall. What is the easiest way to ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Q. Tim, I’m very excited about an upcoming kitchen remodel at my home. I need your advice about my kitchen exhaust fan. I’m getting conflicting information from contractors, the kitchen designer and ...

Q: Tim, I'm excited about remodeling my kitchen and I'd appreciate your advice about choosing an exhaust fan. I'm getting conflicting information from contractors, the kitchen designer and my husband.

Dear Jim: We have central air conditioning, but have a problem keeping all the rooms evenly cool. Someone is always too hot or too cool. What are some simple methods to balance the temperatures ...

There has been a lot of buzz in the past several years surrounding the whole-house approach to analyzing energy efficiency and matching the correct system and components with each building envelope.