Summer’s merciless heat and winter’s icy temperatures make it hard to set your thermostat without breaking the bank. Here’s how to keep both your home and your wallet comfy. What the experts recommend Energy experts say the optimum in-home temperature is 78 degrees in summer and 68 in winter, at least during the hours when… Read more »
As fall fades from the calendar, it’s time to get your house in shape for winter. From annual furnace inspections to protecting your outside faucets and pipes, here’s a handy to-do list to keep everyone in your family warm and dry until spring. Schedule an inspection of your furnace in the early fall, before the… Read more »
A programmable thermostat is a great investment for homeowners — a multitasking tool that keeps you comfortable and helps you save money. While basic thermostat technology, using liquid mercury and an electrical switch, has been around for a long time, it’s the digital advances that have elevated thermostats to must-have status in a budget-conscious home… Read more »
