Why is my upstairs room not cooling well with new AC units?
I just installed two brand new AC units in my office/gaming room upstairs, but I'm having trouble getting the space to cool down. It's located at the end…
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Is It Safe to Install a Solar Battery in My Shed in NJ?
I'm planning to install a couple of solar panels on my shed and connect them to a battery for backup power. My shed is located in New Jersey,…
How can I keep my insulated acoustic box at 30C?
I'm working on building a small insulated box, about 30x25x25 cm, to serve as an acoustic anechoic chamber. I'm aiming to maintain a temperature of 30C inside it.…
Is It Possible to Use Both Central and Window AC Units in the Same House?
I live in a 2400 sq ft home that has two AC units, but one of them has stopped working. I'm wondering if it's feasible to have window…
Building a Cement-Based Boiler: Tips Needed!
I'm planning to build a steam boiler using a cement and vermiculite (or perlite) mix, and I want to coat the inside with rubber. I'll be using a…
Is it Worth Insulating and Drywalling My Garage?
I just bought a house with an attached garage that doesn't have insulation and only has open stud walls. Is it a good idea to drywall it and…
Is It Normal for Your AC to Struggle on Really Hot Days?
Hey everyone! I'm curious if it's normal for my air conditioning to run continuously on super hot days, like when temperatures hit over 95 degrees. I keep my…
Recommendations for Ceiling Fan in an Unusual Room Design?
I'm looking for a ceiling fan suggestion for a unique situation in my home. The room above my garage and below the attic seems to heat up significantly…
Should I Pull Outside Air In or Remove Hot Air Out from My Attic?
I've got a bunch of vents in place: two large gable vents at the front, a ridge vent running across the entire roof, and plenty of soffit vents…
How Can I Insulate My Bedroom's Outside Walls?
I recently discovered that my bedroom's outside walls are completely lacking insulation, and it's making the room really uncomfortable temperature-wise. What steps should I take to remedy this…
What Type of PID Controller Do I Need for a DIY Beekeeping Instavap?
I'm looking to build my own instavap for beekeeping mainly to save some money and because I enjoy DIY projects. The challenge I'm facing is finding a PID…
How to Create a Safe Heated Cabinet for Storing Finishes?
I'm moving my workshop to a larger space, but the new area isn't temperature controlled. I want to build a cabinet to store my finishes like glues and…
Best Ways to Seal Glass Windows from the Inside Without Damage?
I'm living in a really hot region where summer temperatures can hit nearly 50°C. Right now it's around 40°C and my air-conditioned room feels like it's not cooling…
How Can I Protect My Seedlings from Cold Nights in a Greenhouse?
I'm planning to start some tomato and pepper seedlings in a small outdoor greenhouse, which is essentially a shelf wrapped in plastic. I'm located in zone 8b, so…