The temperature you set your thermostat to greatly affects the amount of energy your home uses. According to sleep experts, the room temperature also impacts…

If you're lucky, you'll make it through another winter without having to deal with a furnace or heat pump breakdown. Yet, there's always the possibility,…

Plenty of people in Eastern North Carolina rely on a space heater for spot heating, and as long as it’s used with caution, it can…

Weatherizing windows is an easy and effective way to save money and cut your energy use, winter or summer. Properly weatherized windows not only keep…

While it may seem like a permanent component of your house, residential electrical wiring often has a finite lifespan. If you’ve purchased an older home…

If your home has a furnace smell, it could range from no big deal to devastating catastrophe. Deciding what to do next is of your…

One hazard of winter weather that doesn't get a lot of attention is the risk of ice dams forming on the peaked roofs of residential…

You probably don't think much about your home's duct system. After all, it's likely located out of sight, in the attic, basement or crawl space,…

A home should be a safe haven, but if your home is like most, it harbors more than a few potential dangers. Some low-cost investments…

Purchasing HVAC equipment and service is an important decision that homeowners must make. Much of the comfort and monthly expenses in your home are related…