Welcome to New Homeowner Bootcamp, Family Handyman’s essential guide for navigating the challenges of homeownership, from little-known post-purchase tasks to money-saving maintenance and upgrades. A ...

Regardless of temperatures outside, heating and electric costs have risen consistently in recent years — meaning families are ...

Blasts of colder weather are causing heating bills to skyrocket this season in some areas ...

Samantha is an editor who covers all topics home-related including home improvement and repair. She edited home repair and design content at websites like The Spruce and HomeAdvisor. She also has ...

A majority of consumers consider sustainability when making decisions about improving their homes, and most cite the savings that can be achieved with more sustainable products, rather than concern ...

It can cost $130 to $450 to repair your HVAC system and up to $5,000 to replace it. Those numbers can easily strain most people’s budgets. Luckily, a comprehensive warranty can cover most HVAC repair ...

As HVAC ductwork ages, it is subject to surface moisture, corrosion and leaks that not only reduce the HVAC system’s efficiency but often damage the building’s infrastructure and furnishings. In ...

Regular maintenance is more important than you think. Use it to your advantage and save on HVAC costs in the long run. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...

When cold weather arrives, your air conditioning unit is likely the last thing on your mind. But the care you provide your unit during winter can make or break how efficiently it runs when it warms ...