Your home's thermostat relies on a sensor to determine when to switch the heat or air conditioning on or off. These wireless ...

While eco-friendly upgrades may seem expensive, adopting a green approach doesn’t have to stretch your budget. With thoughtful planning and creative solutions, you can reduce your home’s environmental ...

With extreme weather comes high energy costs, and homeowners and renters can save money by following energy conservation recommendations, according to industry leaders. Larry Mattes, Powerline Press ...

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Almost all homes built in the U.S. have air conditioning of some type. In many cases, it’s part of a heat pump system that ...

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One room feels like a sauna, another like an icebox, all while your trusty thermostat claims your home is at a perfectly average and comfortable 72 degrees? The truth is, you're probably not ...

These modes combine well with learning modes that keep track of your manual preferences and home activity to automate savings suggestions over time. If your smart thermostat supports a vacation ...

One room feels like a sauna, another like an icebox, all while your trusty thermostat claims your home is at a perfectly average and comfortable 72 degrees? The truth is, you're probably not ...

The Key West by LGI Homes at Palm Bay The Key West plan is a spacious floor plan that features a three-car garage and five ...

A man adjusts an at-home thermostat to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the house warmer when you're away The Department of Energy recommends keeping a home warmer than normal when away to avoid ...