Attic insulation is easy to overlook if you rarely go up to your attic, but it has a very perceptible impact on your comfort. Optimizing…

R-22, a type of refrigerant used in residential air conditioners is being phased out by the U.S. EPA in compliance with the Montreal Protocol to…

Most homeowners consider having a clean, safe home for their families to be a top priority. They will do everything they can to avoid unsafe…

Being prepared for a power outage might ease the discomfort and inconvenience they cause, especially in the winter. Keep this in mind, your body needs…

When your HVAC system is on the fritz, the last thing you want to go through is dealing with a disingenuous or simply a distracted…

Heat and humidity have a reciprocal relationship: humid air can carry more heat, and hot air can accommodate more moisture. Humid air also more readily…

They just don't build homes like they used to -- and when it comes to efficiency, that's a good thing. New homes with airtight construction…

Upgrading your heating system is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. It's an investment that's going to affect your home comfort and pocketbook for…

If you share a household with others, you probably know that some folks like the temperature warmer or cooler than the other occupants. You may…

If you're like many homeowners across the country, dust is a big problem, especially if anyone in your Eastern North Carolina household suffers from asthma…