Adding central air conditioning to an existing forced-air heating system in a 2,000-square-foot house averages $3,500-$4,000, and can be done by two technicians in 2-3 days, with little or no change to the existing ducting; if ducts must be added, the work time doubles, as does the cost to $7,000-$8,000 or more, according to ThisOldHouse.com .
The cast of The Great British Baking Show.. (courtesy PBS) Tien Nguyen. Name: The Great British Baking Show.. The show is an import from the United Kingdom, where it airs on BBC One as The Great British Bake Off and has been a ratings phenomenon.
Kenny Baker, the actor who played R2-D2 in Star Wars, died Aug. 13 at age 83. Baker played the famous droid in the original and prequel Star Wars trilogies. Ironically, he had an acrimonious relationship with Anthony Daniels, who played R2's beloved companion, C-3PO.