Preparing a house to sit empty through winter takes more than locking up. A few strategic steps can safeguard the space and ...

But there's a magic number that the U.S. Department of Energy says is optimal for home heating in the winter: 68 degrees when ...

Every time you shower, wash dishes, or do laundry with hot water, you're using water that sits in sediment buildup in your ...

Before winter's freezing temperatures and snow roll in, there's plenty that homeowners have to do to prepare for the cold weather. Chores like scheduling a tune-up for your heating system, installing ...

That annual inspection and maintenance appointment can also help save you money. Picard said buildup within your HVAC system can lead to efficiency losses of up to 10% annually, which you'll see on ...