Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

It's starting to feel like fall as cooler air pushes into the northeast. When should you turn on the heat? What is the right ...

On most space heaters, you'll see an option to adjust the level of heat that the appliance provides. Most have some form of a "low," "medium" and "high" setting. Typically, what these settings ...

Propane is a non-toxic, colorless, and odorless (although manufacturers add odor for safety reasons) gas that can be used in several ways around the home. Also called LPG, the gas is compressed into ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Syracuse, N.Y. – A state commission today approved plans to phase out fossil fuel-burning furnaces beginning as soon as 2025 as part of New York’s aggressive program to address climate change. The ...

Ohio temperatures are dropping, and it's not too early to turn on the heat. Running your furnace now could save money—and ...

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A power outage isn't fun and can be a real pain. If you live in an at-risk area, you might want to consider one of these home generator options. AJ Dellinger is a contributor to CNET. There are a ...

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