Systems

Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.

Space Heater Safety Tips

Space heaters can boost home warmth, but they can cause fires if you aren't careful. Here are 10 space heater safety tips to keep you, your family and your home safe.

Ceiling Fan Buying Guide

Keep a cool head with these tips for selecting and buying ceiling fans.

21 Air Conditioner Maintenance and Home Cooling Tips

Whether you have a whole-house or one-room air conditioner, don't make it work harder than...

5 Most Common Heating Problems

Don't be left out in the cold. Learn more about common heating problems, what causes...

Tips for Cutting and Connecting Pipes

Pro plumbers share their favorite tips and tricks for cutting and connecting pipe.

10 Things You Should Know When Using Electric Space Heaters

When the temperature drops, a portable space heater can be a convenient source of supplemental...

How to Adjust a Mechanical Thermostat

Fine-tuning tips for better furnace performance.

13 Tips to Prepare Your Plumbing for Winter

We all know that water expands when it freezes. That’s not a problem with the...

Dryer Lint Cleaning Tips

Clean lint from the dryer exhaust duct quickly and easily

How to Double the Life of Your Furnace

Follow these tips and you can actually keep your furnace going for twice as long!

Tips to Get Your Furnace Ready for Winter

When it's cold enough to fire up the furnace, it's a bad time to realize...

Thermostat Not Working?

Here are some tips to try to get the right temperature

Save Money with a High-Tech Thermostat

Use a two-stage thermostat with a two-stage furnace to save on your heating bill

Do Your Own Furnace Maintenance This Winter

Here are 8 things to check before you call a pro to repair your furnace,...

Do it right, do it yourself!