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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1
Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
