Get the Facts Before Installing Solar Water Heater
Harnessing sunshine may reduce your water heating bill, but visit the options first to find the best system.
Q: With two teenage daughters who take...
Gadgets Help Save Water, Energy
Low-flow showerheads and other low-cost devices use less water and heat.
Q:Both my energy and water bills are increasing, so I plan to install low-flow...
Lower Humidity, Lower Electric Bill
Q:Our old central air conditioner still works, but our house often seems too humid indoors. We set the thermostat lower, but it does not...
Hot Water Can Heat Homes
Using a reverse cycle chiller with your home’s heat pump can be a less costly alternative to supplemental resistance heating.
Q:We have an old, inefficient...
Landscape for Looks & Efficiency
Wise landscaping can lower utility bills and improve comfort in addition to dressing up your property.
Q: We are landscaping our new house and want...
Keep Indoor Air Healthy
Q: I want the best air for my family. Which type of central air cleaner is best, and will installing one make my heating...
Sizing Up Storm Doors: A Variety of Options Can Fit Any Efficiency Need or...
Q: I feel air leaks around my doors, so I’m thinking about adding storm doors. I want ones that also have screens, but my...
Cut Through Sales Hype Before Replacing Windows
Q: We need replacement windows for our home, but every salesman makes his sound like the best and most efficient. How do I choose...
Soundproof for Peace, Quiet, Efficiency
Q: Our house walls need more insulation for efficiency and perhaps better soundproofing. We are also planning to add a bedroom. Will insulation make...