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A fit HVAC = a happy home. Keep your heating and cooling system in prime condition with proper maintenance and smart energy practices. Is your air conditioner ready to fight summer heat?

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A BREATH OF FRESH AIR FOR YOUR HVAC
Whole-House Fans: Maximum Cool, Minimum Cost
SPRING IS A GREAT TIME TO INSULATE
A Guide to Insulation Types
HOW TO KEEP YOUR HVAC IN TOP FORM
How to Maintain Your HVAC
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Meijer Recalling Portable Baseboard Heaters
Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Maintenance Tips
Funny Fail: They Said to Use Fans if the AC Went Out
Home Heating and Cooling Systems to Get New Labels
Keep Furnace Vents, Meters Free of Snow and Ice
Should the Energy Department Tell You What Kind of Furnace to Buy?
Tax Credits for Installing Biomass Stoves
  • Saves: $64-$255/yr (heating bills)
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Tax Credits for Replacing Heating and Cooling Systems
  • Saves: $200/yr (energy bills)
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Trouble Shooting Your Oil Furnace
Funny Fail: MacGyver: The Later Years
Funny Fail: This Heater Has 3 Speeds
A DIY Solar Heater for Garages and Sheds
Do You Really Need to Clean Your Air Ducts?
Kenmore Dehumidifiers Recalled: Fire Hazard Caused $7 Million in Property Damage
Using Duct and Register Booster Fans to Increase HVAC Circulation
Which Way Should Your Ceiling Fan Turn in Summer? The Cool Way!
Green or Not? 10 Green Facts to Test Your Eco-Smarts
Stay Cool Without Going Broke: Top 10 Summer Energy-Saving Tips
Pain-Free Guide to Choosing an HVAC System
Think Your AC Won't Make it Through the Summer? We've Got the Fixes
Who Wins the War Over Air Conditioning in Your Home?
It’s Gonna Cost You More to Recharge Your Air Conditioning
The 5 Coolest Space Heaters on the Planet
What to Do When the Heat Goes Out
Space Heater Safety: Make Sure Yours Hasn’t Been Recalled
A Solar Air Heater Can Save You $300 a Year or More
10 Tips to Lower Your Winter Heating Costs
Higher Fuel Bills Ahead
Natural Gas Prices Should Hold Steady This Winter
No Sweat: Programmable Thermostats Reduce Your Energy Costs
Ductless Mini-Split HVAC Systems: Ideal for Retrofits
Power-Assisted Roof Vents: Lose the Heat and Save the Money
Whole-House Fans: Maximum Cool, Minimum Cost
Passive Roof Vents: Helping Your House Breathe Easy
Ceiling Fans: Know the Spin Before You Install
Ceiling Fans: Keep Your Cool; Save Money, Too
How To Inspect Your HVAC
How to Seal Out Drafts and Seal in Comfort
Adding Wall Insulation Has Lengthy Payback Period
  • Saves: $170 off heating/cooling
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Basement Insulation Lowers Energy Costs
Heating and Cooling Your Attic Remodel
Heating and Cooling Your Basement
Radiant Heat Takes the Chill Out of Your Remodel
Radiant Heat: 5 Hot Reasons to Love It
  • Saves: $256/yr off heat bill
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Geothermal Heat Pumps Tap Energy Just Below the Earth’s Surface
  • Saves: $607/yr (60% heat/cool cost/yr)
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Convert to Gas Heat to Save Money and Mother Earth
Converting to a Gas Furnace from an Oil Furnace Costs a Bundle Up Front, Saves Money Each Month
Wood Stoves Burn Wood, Not Money
Attic Insulation Saves You Money
How to Maintain Your HVAC
How to Read Your Gas Utility Bill
Heating and Cooling a Two-Story Addition
  • Saves: $200/yr. (energy costs)
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Tax Credits for Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Saves: $715/yr (utility bills)
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Air Conditioning Equipment: Repair or Replace?
  • Saves: $112/yr (30% of avg cooling co...
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Is Geothermal Home Heating for You?
  • Saves: $607/yr (60% heat/cool cost/yr)
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Should You Convert from Oil to Gas Heating?
  • Saves: $625/yr (off heating oil cost)
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Is Your Heating System Ready for Winter's Nip?
Heating Equipment: Repair or Replace?
  • Saves: $200/yr off avg utility bill
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8 Easy Ways to Seal Air Leaks Around the House
  • Saves: $350 on heating/cooling costs
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Save Money by Beefing Up Your Insulation
  • Saves: $100-$660 off heating/cooling
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Add a Wood Stove for Energy Efficiency
  • Saves: $64-$255/yr (using zoned heating)
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Radiant Heat: When to Consider
  • Saves: $256 off avg heating bill
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Prioritize Tasks After an Energy Audit
  • Saves: $110-$660/yr
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IS YOUR LAWN WORTH IT?
Lawn mower cutting grass

They’re lush, green, and all-American. They’re also water-hogging, time-sucking nuisances. In fact, some are saying ‘no’ to turf. Should we get rid of our lawns?
 
What are lawn alternatives?

Turf grasses

Ground cover

Fake grass

And, yes, lawn paint!

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