Most areas where heating oil is widely used, mainly New England and the Central Atlantic states, have competitive markets in heating oil. Prices may vary by 20 percent, according to...

The key to using a wood stove efficiently is to build a hot fire. Isn't all fire hot? Yes, but not hot enough. Modern wood stoves can have burn efficiencies of 75 to 90%. These higher...

Even with a constant flow of information about energy efficiency, homeowners make major heating mistakes that end in higher electric bills and larger environmental footprints. Here...

Whether you own a home or are renting, chances are, you're already aware of the expenses involved in keeping your home comfortably warm. Home weatherizing can save you between 10 and...

Paperless drywall is justifiably hyped as virtually mold-proof, but also widely maligned for several drawbacks. Cost is the biggest issue. Paperless drywall is pricier than its traditional...

Obviously, the greenest choice in a remodel project would be not to remodel at all. You would not need to buy materials, nor would you contribute any waste products. But that would...

Programmable thermostats can be set to automatically adjust the temperature at different times of day. The idea is to maintain comfort while reducing energy usage. For example, you...

By now, you’ve probably heard something about how sealing the ductwork in your forced-air heating (and central air conditioning) system can save energy and money. Well, it’s true,...