The best water heaters are expected to deliver steady warmth through multiple uses, especially during peak winter mornings.

Melting snow can be a welcome sight, but patchy and uneven spots on the roof may indicate underlying issues resulting in ...

Interior design guru MaCenna Lee prepares for drywall installation while tackling insulation and window DIYs.

When a home is poorly insulated, heating and cooling systems must work harder and longer to maintain a comfortable temperature. This increased workload directly translates into higher utility bills.

Insulation should be top of the to-do list for anyone hoping to improve their energy bills. But it needs to be installed correctly, in the right places, to be effective. Here's what to avoid. Adam ...

In the 1987 Coen Brothers film Raising Arizona, H.I. McDunnough (Nicolas Cage) is fighting for his life against a home intruder (John Goodman). Raising his clasped hands in the air to bring them down ...

Ceiling fans look attractive and can also make your utility bill look less daunting throughout the year. If you have central air conditioning and also run a ceiling fan, you can raise the thermostat ...

A man installs a can LED ceiling light in a finished ceiling. - Alex Liew/Getty Images If you're trying to make your home more eco-friendly -- whether to reduce your environmental impact or just have ...

Ice dams cause roof leaks but insulation and ventilation help prevent them. A long, cold winter can leave homeowners dealing with a heavy buildup of snow and ice on their roofs. In some cases, that ...

For the sake of your bank account, just as much as the health of the planet, it makes sense to do what you can to better insulate your home. If you are good with your hands, you can carry out simple ...