According to the Department of Energy, installing a programmable thermostat can help you save between 5% and 15% on your monthly heating and cooling bills. The work takes less than an hour, and with ...

Talk to someone who grew up in Vermont and someone else who grew up in Florida, and it quickly becomes clear that people have different tolerances for how hot or cold they like their home to be.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Programmable thermostats are a great investment. In the first year after installation, you can reduce your energy bills by more than you paid for the thermostat. The Earth Day celebrations are over, ...