Cooling your home this summer will likely cost more than ever. Across the U.S., residential electricity bills are climbing fast, just as forecasters warn of another season of unrelenting heat.

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

Some common building materials absorb a lot of sunlight and radiate it inward as heat, and roofing tiles are among the worst — especially darker ones. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, ...

Question: Our house often gets very hot toward the end of a spring or summer day, and I have heard that an attic fan is an inexpensive way to cool off a house. Our house is a 50-plus-year-old tract ...

It’s that time of year again when temperatures soar, and the costs associated with cooling your home will, almost literally, go through the roof. One way to reduce your cooling costs this year and for ...

Looking to make your home more comfortable and efficient? The best place to begin may be hanging just above you. “Adding insulation to the attic and sealing air leaks around light fixtures are among ...