Heat and humidity have a reciprocal relationship: humid air can carry more heat, and hot air can accommodate more moisture. Humid air also more readily…

They just don't build homes like they used to -- and when it comes to efficiency, that's a good thing. New homes with airtight construction…

Upgrading your heating system is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. It's an investment that's going to affect your home comfort and pocketbook for…

If you share a household with others, you probably know that some folks like the temperature warmer or cooler than the other occupants. You may…

If you're like many homeowners across the country, dust is a big problem, especially if anyone in your Eastern North Carolina household suffers from asthma…

The temperature you set your thermostat to greatly affects the amount of energy your home uses. According to sleep experts, the room temperature also impacts…

If you're lucky, you'll make it through another winter without having to deal with a furnace or heat pump breakdown. Yet, there's always the possibility,…

Plenty of people in Eastern North Carolina rely on a space heater for spot heating, and as long as it’s used with caution, it can…

Weatherizing windows is an easy and effective way to save money and cut your energy use, winter or summer. Properly weatherized windows not only keep…

While it may seem like a permanent component of your house, residential electrical wiring often has a finite lifespan. If you’ve purchased an older home…