As with many projects in old houses, this one fits very nicely into the “one thing leads to another” category. It also ...

With the average U.S. home now more than 40 years old, many Americans are heading into winter with outdated windows and worn ...

Older homes can be so beautiful, there’s definitely a charm to them that newer houses can sometimes be missing so it makes ...

Winter has a way of exposing every draft and cold spot in your place. When the bill hits, it can feel like you’re heating… ...

The first frost doesn’t have to be the final curtain for your garden. Imagine pulling crisp spinach and snappy carrots in December, or harvesting fresh kale in January while your neighbor’s plot ...

When it comes to energy efficiency, the people who design buildings and promote conservation have all sorts of insights and advice. But how do they apply that advice to their own homes? We asked ...

Snow has already pummeled parts of New York state, but even with snow on the ground its not too late to prepare for the next ...

As temperatures drop outside, it's important to stay warm inside. The same is true for a garage, as you might be spending your downtime working on projects, doing laundry, or just cleaning up. But if ...

“To block heat exchange, you can put a lot of insulation in your walls, but windows need to be transparent,” study co-author ...

Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have designed a new material for insulating windows that could improve the ...

Then, take a look at how much insulation you have. Most experts recommend at least 12 to 14 inches in the attic. If you see ...