Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Tired of using loud and unsightly window air conditioners? Even if you don’t have the ...

As the weather heats up, our thoughts turn to chilling out. If your home doesn’t have central AC, window air conditioners remain one of the least expensive ways to cool things down while keeping ...

If you've ever installed a window air conditioner, you know it's a hassle. These beasts can weigh over 100 pounds, and there's always the fear it could fall out and squash someone below. You may be ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

Nothing feels quite like the sweet relief of turning on your AC on the first hot day of the year. In addition to having a decade of experience covering heating and cooling appliances, I'm also someone ...