Heating

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 …

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. …

Most homes in the United States have some kind of heating system installed. Conventional heating systems have been known to not only consume a relatively large amount of energy but …