One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Scroll down to read the DIY jobs most homeowners love to do YOU don’t have to fork out for a contractor to transform your living room. A budget-friendly hack can help elevate your home without ...

If you know anything at all about pipe insulation, you know that it goes a long way toward preventing frozen pipes. That's true: Pipe insulation keeps the water in your plumbing system from turning to ...

Homeowners love a good do-it-yourself project, and insulation upgrades often top the list. Proper insulation can save money, reduce energy use, and boost comfort. But not every DIY insulation option ...

HOMEOWNERS face paying expensive repair bills if their pipes freeze over or bust in the winter – but thankfully there’s a cheap way to help prevent damage before it’s too late. According to the ...

The weather is getting cooler and energy prices are rising sharply, with the wholesale gas price going up 250% in the last year and consumers set to feel the pinch as a result. Aside from switching ...