Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q: I need to replace my ancient forced-air gas furnace. I have a 2,800-square-foot house on three levels. It's in Oakland and was built in 1922. The current heater is inefficient, perhaps because it's ...

When winter rages and the temperature drops, your home’s HVAC system is more important than ever. There’s nothing worse than discovering your furnace blowing cold air, whether continuously or ...

Replacing the old furnace in your central heating system with a new, more efficient model can offset volatile energy prices. (So far, it’s predicted that fuel costs will go up this winter.) Money ...