Heating & Cooling

Factcheck: How Wasteful Are Steam Boilers?

Vintage boilers are common in older apartment buildings and homes, complete with their delightful...

Your Fall/Winter Chimney Safety Guide

Whether you rely on wood, pellets, or coal for heat, or you just like the atmosphere of a blazing...

What Would Happen If The Globe Used AC Like We Do?

It's summer, and those air conditioners (central and window-mounted alike) are chugging away...

Help! My Central Air Stopped Working!

Which is worse: your furnace quitting in the middle of a cold snap or the AC conking out...

Best Cheap Tips For Keeping Your House Cool

The dog days of summer are coming, and in some parts of the U.S. of A., they have already...

Estimating The Cost Of Installing A Gas Line

The cost of installing a gas line can run from a few hundred dollars to into the thousands,...

Converting From Oil Heat To Gas Heat

We’re not sure if it is worth it to convert from oil heat to gas heat. Although plumbers...

Advantages Of Biodiesel Fuel Blends For Home Heating

Biodiesel fuel blends don't necessarily cost more than standard heating oil. Give or take ten...