If you’re setting your upstairs and downstairs thermostats to the same temperature, then you might be overworking your HVAC system and wasting money. The physics of air flow means it makes more sense ...

HVAC upgrades often fail to fix comfort because the issue is the house, not the system. Expert Lane Pace explains how air leaks and the "building envelope" undermine equipment, leading to uneven temps ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Why do some winter days feel colder indoors even when the thermostat is working overtime? It turns out that a common habit like shutting doors to “save energy” might actually be part of the problem.