Heating & Cooling

How do you decide whether to repair or replace your old windows? Learn your options, relative cost and effectiveness of repairs, and how to judge whether a window should be saved or thrown away.

Read expert tips about new, innovative and tried-and-true ways to tame your heating bills—without sacrificing comfort.

Long used in radiant heating systems, flexible PEX tubing is now becoming popular for water supply lines because it's easy to run through walls and floors and simple to work with.

Small air leaks into uninsulated attic space are a major source of heat loss in many homes. Here's how to locate the leak spots and plug them without spending a lot of money.

Leaky, uninsulated ducts in crawlspaces and attics waste huge amounts of energy and money. Use duct wrap insulation for a quick fix with a big, immediate payoff.

HVAC units that cycle on and off quickly or erratically may just need minor thermostat adjustments. Check level first, then take a look at the heat anticipator.

If your furnace quits or breaks down try these eight simple solutions before you call for service help. You can solve the problem and avoid a $200 service call.

Energy efficient triple-pane windows are quieter and more comfortable than double-pane, and they save some money, but maybe not enough to justify their extra cost. We lay out their pros and cons.

Does it pay to replace an old but still working appliance with a new, more efficient model? Learn how to calculate the real costs over the life of the appliance.

Enjoy the comfort and ambiance of a crackling fire on a cold winter's night. Here we'll show you how to install a gas fireplace. Don't worry about installing a chimney. You don't need one. You simply vent the fireplace out the...Read more»