The dust bunnies surrounding dirty air conditioning/heat vent covers not only call attention to no-dusting zones, they also tell the world that you haven’t been changing the filters enough. But ...

Many of us vacuum the floor and wipe down our counters regularly. But dust may continue to collect on the ceiling fan, grime (and sometimes even dead bugs!) builds up in your light fixtures and the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Let's be honest — air vents can be a major eye-sore. If you're ...

Construction companies have since moved away from using foundation vents because they let in too much humidity and moisture ...

There’s a difference between something being dirty and discolored—and plastic vent covers can be both. While many homes feature vent covers made of metal, plastic is also relatively common. And one of ...

Plastic vent covers are usually unobtrusive when they’re pristine white, but once they acquire that nasty yellow or beige color, which they undoubtedly will, they can look pretty gross, making even a ...

Huether explains that blocked air vents force your HVAC system to work harder, increasing energy use by as much as 25 percent ...

Vents aren't the prettiest feature in your home, but it's easy to hide them, or at least make them look a little nicer. Take a look around any house with forced-air heat or cooling systems and you’ll ...

Nest created a whole class of copycat smart thermostats. But the vents that actually crank out all that finely tuned air still remain largely in the shadows. “Consumers really don’t think about them,” ...