Modern electric wall heaters may seem like a great choice for your home, but there are a lot of factors to consider, especially if you're on a budget.

Hullum also said if it is icy and you must go outside, be careful. Bring a cell phone and a whistle to alert someone that you need help. Salt or sand the sidewalk, porch or driveway before stepping ...

Across the country, Britons are cranking up the central heating in the cold snap ahead of Storm Goretti. The downside, however, of staying cosy is you may have noticed the effect on your skin such as ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...

On winter mornings in Harbin, where the air outside could freeze your eyelashes, I would wake up on a bed of warm earth. Harbin, where I grew up, is in northeast China. Winter temperatures regularly ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With utility bills on the rise, most homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to cut down their power bills. Depending on where you live, ...

If you own a home or a business in New England, switching from a gas or oil furnace to a heat pump has always made sense. But this fall there are pressing reasons to make the switch: Canadian tariffs ...

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

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