Duke Energy recommends maintaining a consistent thermostat setting and offers tips to reduce heating costs as cold weather ...

With the average U.S. home now more than 40 years old, many Americans are heading into winter with outdated windows and worn ...

(StatePoint) With the average U.S. home now more than 40 years old, many Americans are heading into winter with outdated windows and worn weatherstripping. As the cold front creeps in, heating bills ...

As winter slowly settles over Alabama and cooler mornings start to become the norm, many homeowners are bracing for higher energy bills. With heating costs on the rise, finding the right thermostat ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. As chilly days return to North Carolina, the first reaction may be to nudge the thermostat a little higher. But that cozy boost comes ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Set thermostat to about 68–70°F awake and lower it when away or asleep. Lowering setpoint 7–10°F can cut heating costs about 10% ...

Weatherstripping may not be the most glamorous part of home maintenance, but it plays a big role in keeping your house energy-efficient and comfortable year-round. When it starts to fail, you could be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. As the weather turns cooler, you may be tempted to focus on the latest ...

Experts generally recommend turning on the heat when indoor temperatures fall to the mid-60s. The U.S. Department of Energy suggests setting your thermostat between 68 and 70 degrees while awake to ...