The heat pump has become a common fixture in many parts of modern life. We now have reverse-cycle air conditioning, heat pump hot water systems, and even heat pump dryers. These home appliances ...

In this video, I take a close look at a heavily neglected trash water pump to see if it can be repaired, restored, or brought back to working condition. From inspection to problem-solving, this is a ...

The Consortium for Energy Efficiency announced the 2026 Integrated Home Competition today. MIDDLETON, MA, UNITED ...

When you turn on your oven – even on just a normal oven setting, the heating element heats up the surrounding air - we all ...

HomeServe offers 10 DIY home maintenance ideas to create a romantic atmosphere this Valentine's Day.

After Lynesia Denson heard on the news that thousands of gallons of jet fuel spilled into the Flint River, a body of water that flows through her community and at times provides some of their ...

From March 2027, failed gas hot water systems in Victoria must be replaced with electric. 2026 is the last year to switch on ...

Heat pumps are fast becoming one of the most talked‑about alternatives to gas boilers, thanks to their promise of lower carbon emissions and offering a more efficient way to heat our homes. But while ...

There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar system, but most of it assumes a suburban house with city water and a long list of optional loads. Rural homes play by different rules, and ...

Many solar systems are still sized for yesterday’s homes. Here’s why EVs, heat pumps, and modern living demand a very ...

TORONTO — When Kathryn Bakos was house hunting a few years ago, her checklist included some things that might not come first ...

Rainwater harvesting for gardens helps save freshwater and nourish plants, with simple setups from barrels to underground ...