How ‘Smart’ Should You Get When Purchasing a New Thermostat?
Dear Pat: We have an old dial thermostat. There seems to be a lot…
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Water Heater Efficiency and Maintenance
Dear Pat: My water heater is 15 years old. About how long should it last?…
Switch Things Up With Stylish, Efficient Lighting
Dear Pat: After 20 years with the same lighting in our home, it’s time for…
Go ductless for heating and cooling
Dear Pat: My husband and I are tired of paying such high electric bills during…
The benefits of air-source heat pumps
Dear Pat: It looks like we need to replace our furnace, and we’re wondering if…
Charging ahead: Why more Americans are driving electric vehicles
Dear Pat: My son and his wife just bought an electric vehicle. I was surprised…
Energy efficiency considerations for homebuyers
Dear Pat: I recently became a real estate agent, and several of my clients have…
Affordable Strategies for Drafty, Inefficient Windows
Dear Pat: Our home is very old and includes the original windows. We worry they…
Windows to the World
Dear Pat: We recently bought a home with windows from the 1960s that are drafty…
Choose the Right Air Conditioner for your Home
Dear Pat: I have a central air conditioner in my home that is at least…