Heating

Energy efficiency is often a prevalent concern when it comes to owning a home. A common location for heat loss, but one not often thought of, is the range hood …

Pellet stoves are a popular alternative to traditional wood-burning stoves because they require less daily upkeep and are more environmentally friendly. Burning compressed wood pellets also allows pellet stoves to …

I was shocked to find out how many people have an issue with drafty gas fireplaces. I was even more shocked to see how many people accept it as being …

Installing the external unit of your heat pump in your unused crawl space may seem like a tempting idea. It is an efficient use of wasted space and keeps an …

A cold crawl space can cause a homeowner no end of trouble. From frozen pipes and all the associated damage to exhaust fans that drip because their ducts run through …

In many parts of the world, people use the technology of ventless gas fireplaces. I, in fact, nearly helped my good friend install one in his cabin two years ago. …

The basement is known as the coldest place in the house for various reasons. That being said, how much does the basement’s temperature affect the rest of the house, and …

No matter how you utilize your basement, and even if it is a walkout basement, you know just how chilly it can get down there. Sometimes fuzzy socks and wearing …

Whether you use your basement as a bedroom, recreation area, or just to store your unused treadmill, the temperature of this space can be 8-10 degrees different from the rest …

Most modern homes have a furnace installed somewhere in the house to provide heat which is then piped throughout the house to supply warmth during the colder months of the …