Heating

I am cautious when it comes to fuel-burning appliances. There are strict regulations for all of them, but it can also get confusing if you don’t work with all the …

So, you just have to switch your ceiling fan mode to the corresponding season, right? Summer mode for cooling, winter mode for warming? Well, yes—mostly. It also depends on other …

Building codes are often a sticking point for anyone looking to do some home improvement or additions. I know that the cross-referencing of sections and all the exceptions or special …

Gas fireplaces are meant to heat your home, but due to their connection to the outdoors (to protect you from smoke and particles), they may sometimes have the opposite effect. …

HVAC systems account for a large chunk of energy bills. So, it makes sense to attempt to reduce energy consumption by shutting the supply vents in unoccupied rooms. However, completely …

With all windows and doors shut tight and no fireplace in sight, the presence of a draft in a room is baffling at the very least. To many people, it’s …

Basements always seem to need extra management when it comes to temperature and all the associated considerations that go with it. They are often the chilliest rooms in the house, …

When winter comes sweeping in, so do drastic changes in the weather. It makes sense to wonder if the change in season means you have to make adjustments to your …

Many American homes have a basement; however, not everyone has the means or the motivation to finish their basement. Whether they have simply added electrical in order to see where …

I wish that I could just buy a mini-split, stick it in my basement and that all my temperature and humidity troubles would disappear. The thing is, in order for …