You may be losing more heat - and cash - through your basement ceiling than you suspect. But there are steps you can take yourself reduce heating costs and increase comfort. A simple DIY insulation ...

I understand the problem of a cold basement. When the ground freezes, a great deal of heat is lost through the basement walls. If possible, I would first dig a trench a few feet down around the ...

A finished basement adds significant square footage to a home, providing an additional living space that can be used as a TV room, home office, home gym, or children’s play area. The problem, however, ...

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Dear Ken: Our finished basement is about 10 degrees colder than the rest of the house. What would be the most cost-effective way to warm it up? — Suzanne Answer: I have the same trouble at my house.

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Consumers who had their hot water heater or furnace restarted this week after sitting in standing floodwater may not be done troubleshooting the equipment just yet. Even when a dried-off electric ...

Last winter, I paid $300 less to heat my house, compared to the previous winter. That certainly was a welcome relief after three straight years of double-digit increases in my winter energy bill. I ...