Heating and Cooling
How to keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer.
We investigate the prospect of free insulation. Is free home insulation valid or a scam?
Find out the basics of cavity insulation. Cavity wall insulation can save you money and is often covered by grants.
Do you want cellulose insulation in your attic or walls? Learn facts about cellulose insulation before making the choice.
How do you use an insulation blower? Is an insulation blower a DIY item for rent?
What are the pros and cons of blown in insulation? Is blown in insulation better than batt insulation?
Can you install blown-in insulation over an existing vapor barrier?
Here's a quick review of the Pic-a-Watt Electric Wall Heater. Should you install the Pic-a-Watt Electric Wall Heater in your next remodel?
Learn what a steam radiator is. Find out how steam radiators are different from other types of radiators such as hot water radiators.
What is a hot water radiator? Find out how hot water radiators work.
Once your wall is open, it's time to install insulation and lower your energy bills.
The number one way of cutting your heating and cooling costs is to install attic insulation.
Here's a fast tip to help prevent slow leakage of caulk from the caulking gun.
During your renovations, you want to implement measures to save heating and cooling bills--not after the work has already been completed.
Concrete floors are notoriously cold. Find out how to insulate them here.
Good information from EnergyStar about programmable thermostats.
Here's a run-down on the issues you will face when you call in the
HVAC professionals.
