When the cold winter winds start to blow, every bit of heat is precious. As logic would have it, we tend to use more energy over the winter, which can make costs soar. If your home has an attic, it's ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Chicagoland homeowners can improve the energy efficiency and plumbing reliability of their houses with targeted air sealing and insulation upgrades. During Chicago’s extreme cold, proper air sealing ...

Pablo Päster is an energy and sustainability management consultant who wrote a weekly advice column for Treehugger from 2009-2012. Dear Pablo: Is it more cost effective to install an attic fan or add ...