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A view of two heat pumps outside.
Interior

Heat Pump Cost Guide 2024: Installation and Replacement

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

Two workers install an HVAC unit.
Interior

How Much Does HVAC Unit Replacement Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Six Non Electric Heaters on grass near woods
Reviews

The Best Non-Electric Heaters for All Your Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Stacey L. Nash

The best heat pump dryer installed in a wall of cabinetry in a modern living space.
Reviews

The Best Heat Pump Dryers for an Energy-Efficient Way to Dry Laundry

By Klevisa Bathorja, Michelle Larson, Stephanie Cronk, Bob Beacham

The Best Heat Pump Water Heater installed in a tidy utility room with white walls.
Reviews

The Best Heat Pump Water Heaters to Save Energy And Lower Bills

By Bob Beacham

A person using the best fire pit tongs to reposition a log in a campfire.
Reviews

The Best Fire Pit Tongs to Keep Your Fires Roaring (and You Safe)

By Tony Carrick

A-person-wearing-a-face-mask-and-plaid-shirt-uses-blow-in-insulation-in-an-attic-space.
Interior

Pros and Cons of Retrofit Insulation

By Jeff Vasishta

A wood stove fan on top of a wood-burning stove full of flames.
Reviews

The Best Wood Stove Fans to Evenly Circulate Warm Air Through a Room

By Tony Carrick

The best humidifier for large room options on a coffee table next to a couch
Reviews

The Best Humidifiers for Adding Moisture to Large Rooms

By Tony Carrick

Over-the-shoulder view of a young woman in glasses looking at a utility bill.
Interior

10 Home Heating Mistakes That Spike Your Utility Bills

By Jennifer Noonan

A person using a thermal imaging camera to check for heat loss around the window of a residential home.
Real Estate

The Best Way to Maximize Your Tax Refund? By Investing in These Home Improvement Projects

By Tony Carrick

Large stack of firewood with plastic wrap on top.
Interior

This Cheap Storage Hack Keeps My Firewood Dry All Winter Long

By Stephanie Cronk

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat during unboxing with the product still in its white packaging.
Reviews

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat Provided Energy-Saving Automation In Our Tests

By Tony Carrick

The Best Furnace Brand Options
Reviews

The Best Furnace Brands of 2024

By Timothy Dale, Bob Beacham

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Cost of a New Furnace - Cost Range + Average - January 2024
Interior

How Much Does a New Furnace Cost?

By Miranda Siwak, Evelyn Auer

Women in striped shirt and jeans adjusts thermostat temperature.
Interior

What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat in Winter?

By Steph Coelho, Bob Vila Staff

The Best Electric Wall Heater Options
Reviews

The Best Electric Wall Heaters for Added Warmth

By Shannon Lee

A family enjoying various spaces in their living and dining rooms while an air purifier for smoke operates in the corner.
Reviews

Breathe Easy With the Best Air Purifiers for Smoke, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Lizzy Briskin

Man wearing jacket adjusting home thermostat.
Interior

This Common Home Heating Hack Will Waste More Energy (and Money!) Than it Saves

By Glenda Taylor, Teresa Odle

Roaring fire in indoor brick fireplace.
Interior

Whatever You Do, Don’t Burn These 15 Things in Your Fireplace

By Tom Scalisi

A person sliding a filter out of a furnace before replacing it with a new one.
Reviews

The Best Furnace Filters to Keep Your Equipment Running Smoothly

By Glenda Taylor

A set of the best fireplace tools on a wood floor next to a built-in fire place.
Reviews

The Best Fireplace Tools to Keep Your Fireplace Clean—and Stylish

By Bob Beacham

A-tabby-cat-is-curled-up-asleep-on-a-red-ottoman-in-front-of-a-wood-burning-stove.
Interior

11 Dos and Don’ts for Cleaning a Wood Stove

By Nicole Shein

The Best Gas Garage Heater Options
Reviews

The Best Gas Garage Heaters to Keep You Warm in Chilly Months

By Tom Scalisi

Signs of Black Mold in Air Vents
Interior

All the Signs of Black Mold in Air Vents and What to Do About It

By Melissa Graham

How Often To Replace Air Filters
Interior

This Is How Often To Replace Air Filters In Your Home

By Lauren Wingo, Evelyn Auer

How Much Does Baseboard Heating Cost: Energy-efficient baseboard heating for comfortable living
Interior

How Much Does Baseboard Heating Cost?

By Katie Flannery

Heat Exchanger Replacement Cost
Interior

How Much Does Heat Exchanger Replacement Cost?

By Katie Flannery

Attic Fan Installation Cost
Interior

What You Need to Know About Attic Fan Installation Cost

By Stephanie Mickelson

How Much Does Pellet Stove Installation Cost: Close-up view of a pellet stove installation in a modern living room
Interior

Pellet Stove Installation: Cost Considerations and Factors

By Katie Flannery

Pros and Cons of Heating with a Wood Stove
Interior

So, You Want to… Heat Your House With a Wood Stove

By Steven Fox, Margaret Foley

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Gas Fireplace Insert Cost - Cost Range + Average - November 2023
Interior

How Much Does a Gas Fireplace Insert Cost to Install?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Mold on Insulation
Interior

The Signs, Causes, and Solutions for Mold on Insulation

By Melissa Graham

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Air Duct Cleaning Cost - Cost Range + Average - October 2023
Interior

How Much Does Air Duct Cleaning Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

How Much Does a Boiler Service Cost: Technician repairing a boiler, illustrating the cost of boiler service
Interior

Every Factor That Goes Into Boiler Service Cost

By Timothy Dale

The Best Wood for Fireplaces
Interior

The Best (and Worst) Types of Wood for Burning in the Fireplace

By Andreana Lefton, Teresa Odle

The best electric fireplace heater with a warm, glowing fire inside while installed on a living room wall and in use to hold books.
Reviews

The Best Electric Fireplace Heaters for Added Warmth in Your Home, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

AC Unit Fan Not Spinning
Interior

Solved! Why Is My AC Unit Fan Not Spinning?

By Katie Flannery

The Best Ceramic Heater on a living room floor keeping two people sitting on a couch in the background warm.
Reviews

The Best Ceramic Heaters To Add Warmth to Your Living Space

By Tony Carrick

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Radiant Floor Heating Cost - Cost Range + Average - October 2023
Interior

Radiant Floor Heating Cost: What to Expect, and How Much You’ll Pay

By Lori Lovely, Evelyn Auer

Radiant Barrier Cost
Interior

How Much Does a Radiant Barrier Cost?

By Rochel Maday

Furnace Control Board Replacement Cost
Interior

How Much Does Furnace Control Board Replacement Cost?

By Rochel Maday

Electric humidity meter held up near window with condensation measures moisture in air.
Interior

Solved! This Is Your Home’s Ideal Indoor Humidity Level

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

The best air purifier for pet sitting on a dark surface in a room with dark walls and running as a cat sits next to it.
Reviews

The Best Air Purifiers for Pets, Vetted

By Ana Chevalier, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Two people with their feet towards fireplace.
Interior

20 Ways to Stay Warm Without Turning on the Heat

By Katie Nolan

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor -Attic Insulation Cost - Cost Range + Average - September 2023
Interior

How Much Does Attic Insulation Cost?

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Chimney Sweep Cost - Cost Range + Average - September 2023
Interior

How Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost?

By Lori Lovely, Evelyn Auer

How Much Insulation Do I Need
Interior

Temperature Never Right? Here’s How Much Insulation You Really Need

By Melissa Graham, Evelyn Auer

The best space heater for bedrooms option next to a bed
Reviews

The Best Space Heaters for Bedrooms

By Tom Scalisi

The best gas fireplace insert installed in a contemporary gray hearth in a modern living room
Reviews

The Best Gas Fireplace Inserts of 2024

By Bob Beacham

Chimney sweep is with his tool on the chimney to the fireplace to turn.
Interior

How to Clean a Chimney

By Steven Fox, Tom Scalisi

7 Cool Inventions That Will Help You Save Money on Your Heating Bill
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7 Cool Inventions That Will Help You Save Money on Your Heating Bill

By Bob Vila Staff

The best wood-burning fireplace inserts option set in a large stone chimney in a spacious living room
Reviews

The Best Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts of 2024

By Bob Beacham

The Best Outdoor Misting Fan Option
Reviews

The 9 Best Outdoor Misting Fans of 2024

By Bob Beacham

A portable air purifier in the living room
Interior

8 Things Homeowners Should Know About HEPA Filters

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

The best evaporative air cooler option on a cement patio next to an outdoor pool
Reviews

The Best Evaporative Air Coolers, Vetted

By Timothy Dale

Couple cooking in kitchen
Interior

5 Easy Ways to Improve Kitchen Ventilation

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

home in winter
Design

Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West

By Megan Devine

The Best Floor Fan Options
Reviews

The Best Floor Fans, Tested

By Erica Reagle, Stacey L. Nash

blazing, cozy fireplace behind fireplace screen in darkened room
Interior

How to Clean a Fireplace

By Steffani Cameron, Tony Carrick

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems
Interior

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner
Interior

How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner

By Caylin Harris

Furnace Blowing Cold Air
Interior

Solved! Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary

How Long Does A Furnace Last
Interior

Solved! How Long Does A Furnace Last?

By Jacqueline Medina