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...
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...
Upgrade Garage Door for Comfort, Efficiency, Safety
Q: I do projects in my garage, which has a bedroom above it. The garage door is an old metal one with no insulation,...
Assessing Home Energy Use
Calculating how much electricity you consume can help you decide which energy efficiency measures to take.
Q:I want to make my house more energy efficient,...
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...
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...
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...
What Do You Need From Extra AC?
Ask yourself what you want from a supplemental air-conditioning unit before buying one—window units and mini-split heat pumps both have good qualities.
Q: We added...
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...
Best Holiday Mains Recipes Due by September 1
Share your favorite “Best Holiday Mains” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
