When it comes to keeping a poorly insulated home warm, every little helps. To prevent heat loss through your attic, start by ...

Welcome to Ask A Tech from F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical, where local homeowners receive answers to questions about their homes. Recently, an F.H. Furr customer visited ...

Fire Chief Terrence Baudin explains how fire moves through balloon framed houses. Kevin O'Connor finds Richard Trethewey in the attic. Richard explains the use of the mini duct system to save the ...

Question: My husband and I just recently purchased a tract home in the North Patterson Avenue area in Goleta, and the house doesn’t have many cabinets or closets for storage. The houses in our ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Newly-manufactured indoor residential gas furnaces will have to be at least 95% efficient starting in late 2028 under a new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In an effort to save ...

From ceiling fans to refrigerators, the Energy Department is updating dozens of efficiency standards that will reduce climate-warming greenhouse gases and save Americans billions of dollars a year. As ...

Brenda D., the proud owner of Akron's oldest furnace, a remarkable 116-year-old unit, will now receive a brand new furnace along with a complimentary installation. Launched on October 1st, the contest ...

Jeff Brady / NPR From ceiling fans to refrigerators, the Department of Energy is updating appliance efficiency standards that would affect millions of consumers. The Biden administration's goal is to ...