Home Maintenance

The leaves are beginning to turn and the days are getting shorter -- before you know it, it’ll be time to build that first fire of the season. If you’re a ...

As residents of the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard know all too well, hurricanes form every year and bring destructive winds, drenching rains and flash ...

Proud pet owners have to put up with a lot in order to keep their furry friends around. Pet hair on furniture and dander floating in the air are among the most ...

Let's face it - no one really likes working in the attic. It always seems hot up there, the space is always cramped, and you're always nervous about falling ...

Some household air leaks are so small you don't even know they're there, but when you add them all up, they can pose a major threat to energy efficiency. If ...

Hardwood flooring is one of the most elegant features a home can have. Unfortunately, the wood can also be unpleasantly cold in the winter and is prone to ...

Snow and ice on your roof can cause major problems during the winter. Too much snow can actually collapse a flat roof, and ice buildup around the rim of the ...

For most residents of the United States, winter heating is essential. Whether you use a furnace, a boiler, a woodstove or a heat pump, families across the ...

Sometimes, the best solutions to your heat and air conditioning bills can also be the simplest and least expensive. Take your windows, for example. Insulation ...

In terms of harsh weather, most regions of North America have had it easy so far this winter. But before you let this trend lull you into a false sense of ...

Winter is the season for firing up your home heater and relaxing indoors, safely buffered from the cold winds blowing outside. Unfortunately, a comfortable ...

Pets can be a joy and comfort. In many households, they are considered members of the family. However, pets can also be expensive, sometimes in ways, you may ...

Your heat and air conditioning system comes with a number of ongoing costs: fuel bills, repair, maintenance and so on. But for homeowners who heat their homes ...

Radiant floor heating can provide many advantages over traditional furnaces and boilers. The home heating system, which uses panels under your floor to ...

Every summer, families across the country shell out a pretty penny for their electric air conditioning. For many people, the payout is worth it – who wants to ...

Radiators and heating vents are fine and dandy, but what about having heat emanate from the floor itself? Radiant floor heating can be tricky to install, but ...

The dead of winter is no time for a radiator malfunction. But steam heating systems do not always comply with man's wishes, and sometimes you find yourself with ...

Every homeowner likes saving money on winter heating bills, and there are plenty of ways to winterize your home and upgrade your HVAC equipment to maximize your ...

When the wintertime chill sets in, many households turn to a wood stove or fireplace to provide part of their home heating needs. There's something about the ...