Energy Efficiency

When the weather outside is frightful, your trusty HVAC system makes the winter months bearable. But that comfort comes at a cost, and you could get a case of ...

From 2012 to 2016, the IRS offered a tax credit to homeowners who upgraded their residential windows to energy-efficient multi-pane models. Now that this ...

Lighting design is one of the most effective ways to add drama and aesthetic appeal to a home. And when designers need light in a place where they don’t want an ...

It's hard to fall asleep in an uncomfortably cold bedroom, but it's tempting to turn the thermostat down at night to save on utility bills. Homeowners who seek ...

Window treatments can transform the feel of a room and be one of the most dramatic ways to beautify your home. But if you design your drapes, blinds, and ...

Nothing beats insulation for conserving your treated indoor air and keeping heat and air conditioning bills to a minimum. Homeowners have a range of options ...

Energy conservation may not be at the forefront of every homeowner’s agenda, but the nation’s housing supply is becoming more efficient whether you’re paying ...

When it comes to battling high energy bills in the winter, it helps to find every little advantage you can. There are plenty of expensive ways to reduce your ...

Space heaters can be a convenient way to bring the heat to a basement or other room that remains cold in the winter despite the best efforts of your heat and ...

There's a new technology poised to change the way Americans produce and pay for electricity. Instead of bringing in power through electrical lines, homes are ...

It's the same dilemma every summer: do you sit around in the heat and sweat away the season, or do you crank up the air conditioner and pay a fortune in ...

Sometimes it seems like you can't get a break on your energy bills. Just when the winter heating season starts cooling off, the summer cooling season starts ...

Do you need more space for a growing family? One of the tradeoffs to buying a larger home is having to pay more in utility costs for heating, cooling, and other ...

Are you ready to take your wood-burning stove to the next level? It's time to try a rocket mass heater. A good wood stove can be a cost-effective way to heat ...

Looking for ways to save energy around the house is one of the most important things a homeowner can do. You save money on your utility bills — sometimes ...

Thinking about selling your house? One aspect to consider before putting it on the market is what kind of energy-efficiency features you have to showcase. If ...

As winter settles in, plummeting temperatures outside mean it's time for households across the country to start firing up their heaters and furnaces. Since ...

With cold temperatures on the way, there are easy things you can do to save money with the biggest energy user in your home. According to the Department of ...

We’re into the hottest part of the year. Here are the top things you can do to save money and make your air conditioning unit as efficient as possible. As the ...