If you find yourself in a bind around the house this holiday weekend—or maybe you just have some spare time—you might want to take a look at the wealth of user-generated information on our forums. You'll find suggested solutions to some summer-specific household issues—or at least get some sympathy from fellow readers.

Summer comfort: Make your air conditioner more dependable and efficient

• Curing noisy air conditioners
• Using an air conditioner with a fan
• Does fan speed affect efficiency?

Outdoor pleasures: Here's what's fueling discussions about grills, an essential summer tool

• Who makes the best gas grill?
• Should you refill or exchange your liquid-propane tanks?
• Natural gas vs. propane: Which fuel is better?

Appliances woes: Higher temperatures take a toll on many appliances. Here are solutions to a few recurring problems

• Dryers: What to do about condensation
• Curing a smelly washer
• Replacing a refrigerator: Which French-door model is best?

And finally, if summer activities have taken a toll on your physique, our best mattresses for bad backs thread might provide some relief.—Gian Trotta