Columnists Acting on impulse By Greg Wilson Nov 8, 2025 For years I’ve been striving to lower our energy usage. Although I’d mostly been focused on lowering the electric portion of our bill (we spen…
Home And Garden Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what’s best for you By Caleigh Wells The Associated Press Aug 20, 2025 Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it’s decision time for anyone who has been thinking…
National Stop scrubbing? Dishwashers use 80% less water than hand-washing By Kristin King The Associated Press Aug 13, 2025 It’s true. Modern dishwashers are federally regulated to use no more than 3 1/2 gallons of water per wash, while hand-washing can waste nearly…
Local News PG&E urges caution with space heaters Updated Apr 11, 2025 Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States, and almost half of these fires occur between December and Fe…
Lifestyle Curing your window's sweats By James and Morris CareyUpdated Oct 1, 2025 During winter months we receive loads of questions about what causes windows to "sweat” and what to do about the problem. Beyond being a nuisa…
Lifestyle Radiant flooring cuts heating bills By David Bradley The Associated PressUpdated Oct 1, 2025 Homeowners looking for a more efficient way to heat portions of their home may find the answer resting at their feet.
Lifestyle DonEUR(TM)t be a slave to thermostat By James and Morris CareyUpdated Oct 19, 2024 Depending upon where you live, home heating costs are projected to rise anywhere from 30 percent to 70 percent this winter. This is especially…
Local News 'It's like a sauna' Updated Apr 1, 2025 People sweltered in sticky, 90-plus July weather in the East and elsewhere across the nation Wednesday as fans and air conditioners sucked up …
