Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

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 ...

At a recent meeting of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSPHA), Enertech business development manager Rob Derksen shared tips for how HVAC contractors can become better at ...

Gas and oil furnaces burn fuel to provide heat for homes, and that presents a basic problem. Every combustion process produces noxious gases. How do you keep those gases from circulating throughout ...

Heat pumps function similarly to refrigerators or air conditioners, which take warm air from one space and send it to another. In the winter, a heat pump transfers heat from the outdoors inside and, ...

Regardless of where you live, there's one universal truth: all regions will likely experience cold, dreadful weather at some point. It can be expected or unexpected and whenever those times arise, ...

What's the difference between warm air and cool air? In fact, what does “temperature” even mean? It's stranger than you think. At a basic level, if you increase the temperature of air, you increase ...

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 ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

When considering heating and cooling options, homeowners will notice that there are two popular choices: a heat pump system and a furnace heater. Comparing heat pump vs. furnace costs can help ...