Firstly, it may have been the thinking at the time of construction that return-air ducts were not necessary in these areas. This can be seen not only in 1 -storey homes, but older two-storey and ...

One of the most common issues in homes with furnace problems, Walton said, is blocked cold air return vents. These should have a clear space in front of them free from furniture and other items ...

Make sure cold air return vents aren’t blocked. Don’t even place a cabinet or dresser in front — let it breathe. The furnace needs to be able to draw air in to rewarm it.

The utility room will be fine without a cold air return since room temperature isn’t that important there. But I’d definitely put them in the workshop and the rec room.

You don’t have to live with unsightly air return and supply vents. Here’s how to disguise them. By Dina Cheney “An air vent in the middle of a wall is like a wart on the face of an otherwise ...