Window Wizardry

Homeowners have many options to improve the energy efficiency of their old windows. Q: Our house has its original single-pane windows and we always feel...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Insulate Cracks, Gaps for Maximum Efficiency

Q: The wall and blown-in attic insulation in my fairly new house are at recommended levels, but my utility bills are still too high. What...

Pizza Recipes Due by June 1

Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...