Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

If you’re lucky enough to have central heating and/or air conditioning, with an automatic thermostat, you probably don’t have to worry too much about the outside temperature. But central HVAC is far ...

Electric heaters offer an effective and affordable way to deliver zoned and supplemental heat. The downside? They’re usually noisy and not powerful enough to adequately heat a whole room. Some take up ...