Wouldn’t it be great to relax on your own deck, or gaze at a gorgeous new tree in your front yard? Before you pull out the shovel and start digging, take steps to avoid hitting...
Wouldn’t it be great to relax on your own deck, or gaze at a gorgeous new tree in your front yard? Before you pull out the shovel and start digging, take steps to avoid hitting...
Summer’s merciless heat and winter’s icy temperatures make it hard to set your thermostat without breaking the bank. Here’s how to keep both your home and your wallet comfy. What the experts recommend Energy experts...
Sitting beside a cozy, crackling fireplace can be one of life’s most satisfying experiences. You may not have given much thought to your firewood, but the type you choose makes a difference in the quality...
It seems like it always happens at the worst possible time. For example, the air conditioner breaks in the middle of July, or the furnace quits as a major snowstorm blows in. So what can...
Radiant floors are a home heating method that doesn’t use traditional HVAC air ducts. Instead of warm air blowing through vents, heat from a source beneath the floors warms the home from wall to wall....
Heating and air-conditioning units that are too large or small can raise your energy bill and cause other problems. Here’s a guide to help the average consumer purchase a system that’s just the right size....
Relaxing in a sauna at a fitness center may make you wonder about owning one at home. Here are the pros and cons of adding a home sauna. Benefits of a home sauna Perhaps the...
Many commercial buildings and retail stores have an entry vestibule, where visitors enter through an exterior door into a small space that has a second door for entrance into the building’s interior. Homes can also...
Modern design has made fireplaces a focal point with tile and minimalist surrounds growing in popularity. So what’s a homeowner to do with an old-fashioned brick fireplace. Here are several ideas, including the budget-friendly option...
Owners of two-story homes know the dilemma well: The upstairs tends to be hotter and the downstairs cooler. This makes managing the thermostat challenging. Why does your home have these temperature differences, and what can...
