Energy Saving Tips

There are a lot of different ways to save energy at home. We’ve culled through many of them and chosen the best ones for this…

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…

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

It seems like a waste to heat unused rooms, but closing heat registers may actually increase heating costs, especially with newer systems.

Use a rubber roofing boot to seal holes where air conditioning or plumbing lines penetrate the walls of your home.

Keep cool and save money on air conditioning too. Here are the ten best ways to cut costs and improve your AC system.

Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) come in a variety of sizes and colors. Learn about different types, where and where not to use them, and how…

Photovoltaic solar panels are getting cheaper and more efficient, but they’re still not for everyone. These questions will help you…

Learn the new rules for light bulbs being sold in 2012 and how to choose the best bulbs for your home - halogens, fluorescents and LEDs. We'll…

Follow these surprisingly easy tips and techniques for sealing air leaks in your home and save big money on your heating and cooling bills.

Sealing leaky joints in heating, ventilating and air conditioning ducts is a simple, cheap DIY project that can reduce your energy costs by…

You can install a solar hot water kit yourself to supplement your existing system and save on energy costs. The system will often pay for itself…

In cold climates, dual-fuel heat pumps (different from heat pumps used in the South) replace your air conditioner and save you money for both…