Prior to and even during a bathroom remodel, I often have conversations about tile and fixture layout, style and finish. But the conversation seldom leads to discussion of bathroom ventilation, issues ...

If you live in a cold climate like Minnesota, I recommend plastic. Why would someone want metal? It gives you a smooth interior, which means less air turbulence, which means more airflow. The end.

Oversized Shower Heads and Body Sprays That Overwhelm Exhaust Fans The general rule is to have 1 cubic foot per minute (CFM) ...

DEAR TIM: I’m a do-it-yourselfer, and I’m going to remodel a bathroom. I don’t like our current exhaust bath fan and am going to install a new one. I’ve done all sorts of online research, and lots of ...

Panasonic has been running field research on the soffit venting problem for well over 10 years, and this year, that research has paid off in the form of a gold-winning product in the Dealer Design ...

Q: I have had three contractors over to my house and received three different answers about how my bathroom fan should exhaust. I’m beyond frustrated. How are we homeowners supposed to protect our ...

Mr. Tim: I’ve had three contractors over to my house, and I’ve received three different answers about how my bathroom fan should exhaust. I’m beyond frustrated. How are we homeowners supposed to ...

Ducting energy recovery ventilators (ERV) can be challenging for HVAC contractors because no two installations are the same. ERVs bring in outdoor air that’s energy-efficiently preheated or precooled ...

During the summer months, high humidity can create an uncomfortable condition in the home, but nowhere is the humidity likely to be higher than in the bathroom. Even in dry, arid regions a hot-water ...