Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Get tips for efficient home heating, including using smart thermostats to reduce home heating costs. Learn about forced air, geothermal, hot water and natural gas heating
We purchased a house about 10 years ago and since have found several significant problems. It was inspected as part of the purchase, and none of these issues were identified. One that I just noticed recently is that several rooms do not have return air vent ducts to the furnace. Some have registers that are …
Learn 5 quick and easy tips that can help with your HVAC maintenance. Heating and air conditioning repair and maintenance will make your systems save energy, reduce operating costs and last longer.
I recently completed a huge renovation of my kitchen and living room space which included removing a wall, re-arranging the kitchen and creating craftsman window and door mouldings from scratch. I made my 1958 home look very updated and modern. The problem I have now is I left the original baseboard radiators, which so not …
Find out how to add heat to your garage and extend its use all year long. Garage heating tips for selecting the best garage heater for your particular needs.
Best Heaters for a Garage: Forced Air, Infrared or Portable?Read More
I recently insulated my garage, and was looking to heat it for two reasons. One to do a few projects and second to heat the rooms above. I found two heaters; a radiant heater and a blue flame heater. I do have access to a gas line so plan on hooking it up to that. …
ith good planning and attention to basic maintenance, the best home comfort can also be the most efficient. Here’s how to get both!
Your home’s energy efficiency is influenced by the fuel sources that power everyday living, Find out the best energy sources for optimum energy savings.
Choosing a radiator often seems to be a daunting and complicated task. With endless choices available in the marketplace and knowing full well this is a decision you’l need to live with, literally for all the winters that lie ahead, you certainly don’t want to make a decision you may later regret. Which types of …
Types of Radiators: Pros and Cons for Best Heating SystemRead More
Even with standard maintenance, HVAC systems can be the sources of occasional mysterious knocking, unbalanced output and other causes for noisy heat. Here are a few common issues, their sources, and and tips to sort them out. Unbalanced Heating or Cooling Poor duct design and sealing are often the culprits behind an unbalanced HVAC system. …
When it comes to our HVAC systems, most of us prefer to, in the words of the legendary Ron Popeil, “set it and forget it.” They’re usually an inherited aspect of the home you didn’t choose them, but they seem to work okay, so you hope it’ll continue that way. What’s more, a lot of …
There’s a tendency to think that homes are heated by one giant blast of hot air, but in reality, most people don’t have politicians who visit that regularly. Air is constantly being recirculated, reheated and redistributed to create the desired comfort level. If you’re looking for the best heating system for your home, here’s an …
Best Heating System: Forced Air vs. Hot Water vs. Electric vs. SolarRead More
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, or HVAC, is an essential system to any home. However, it’s also one that needs very consistent maintenance. By its very nature, HVAC systems can build up combustion deposits on burners, or clog coils with duct and if not maintained, can become inefficient, fail, or at worse even become very …
Before You Fire Up the Heat — Do THIS to Make Sure its Safe!Read More
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, or HVAC, is an essential system to any home. However, it’s also one that needs very consistent maintenance. By its very nature, HVAC systems can build up combustion deposits on burners, or clog coils with duct and if not maintained, can become inefficient, fail, or at worse even become very …
HVAC System Checklist for Safe, Efficient OperationRead More
Forced-air heat may be the most common form of heating system across much of the nation but it has its drawbacks—allergy concerns, duct leakage and the complexity of system zoning can make for an uncomfortable and expensive way to keep your home comfortable in cold weather. Hydronic (hot water) heating, which uses hot water instead …
Heated Floors vs. Radiators: Best Hot Water Heating System for Your HomeRead More
When you look at the monthly expenses of running a house, apartment or condo, the cost of heating and cooling is near the top. HVAC, which is contractor-speak for Heating, Cooling & Air Conditioning, is expensive to run and requires regular heating service and is vital for comfort and even health. Having heat or air …
You’ve just moved into an awesome new apartment (yay!) and are feeling pretty good about the fact that you scored a new place where the rent is not only reasonable but also includes heat! (That’s one less bill for you to worry about, right?) But now that cold temps have begun to set in, you’re finding to your dismay, …
Winter storm preparedness is a topic hard to think about as the weather just starts to chill, or when the first light dusting of snow turns your yard into a winter wonderland. But while a light dusting of snow can be quite beautiful, a massive blizzard is potentially dangerous. That danger doesn’t just apply to …
Find out ten easy improvements to help heat your apartment or other rental property that will make heating your apartment easy and warm
As the days get shorter and temperatures start to sink, most households find their home heating bills starting to run out of control. Even worse, sometimes it feels like your house just stays cold no matter how high you crank the heat! If this sounds like your life, it’s time to take some action to …
3 Home Heating Mistakes That Increase Your Energy BillsRead More
Today’s homeowners are more empowered than ever before. A few clicks can lead you to an inspiring story of a DIY kitchen renovation, or the tale of someone who has successfully re-laid a brick driveway. In many cases, handy homeowners can save money by taking on home improvement projects themselves. But projects like heating and …
5 Heating and Cooling Repair Projects You Should Never Do, and 5 You CanRead More
Get tips to lower home heating costs. Find out two improvements can lower heating costs by 20 percent, plus more low cost and no cost energy tips that can reduce home energy bills without spending a lot of money.
Winter Weather Means Soaring Heating Bills: Tips to Cut Heating CostsRead More
I love your show! I live in “the house that Jack built” – it’s colonial and the entire upstairs has no return vents for Heating and Cooling. What’s the most economical way to rectify this?
Learn how to keep your HVAC system in good shape for the season. Here’s what should be included in a furnace or air conditioning system tune up.
Key Heating and Cooling System Maintenance for Home OwnersRead More
Your HVAC system consumes about 50% of your home’s energy, so saving on your utilities is important. Connecting your HVAC system to your smart device gives you greater control over the system so you can start saving money from day one. The Carrier Cor 7 thermostat offers remote access to your home comfort system at …
Carrier Cor 7 Thermostat Makes Comfort and Savings EasyRead More
