During the summer season, it becomes increasingly important to keep your home cool. As well as lowering the temperature on the air conditioning unit, there are a number of ways to make your home ...

As much of the U.S. copes with stifling heat this weekend, air conditioners have been humming, aiding comfort and survival. But what's the best temperature setting during a heat wave? And what can you ...

Trying to save money on your heating bill is often easier said than done. The price of electricity has continued to rise, making it more expensive to keep your home comfortable, and weather has ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

For optimal comfort and efficiency during a heat wave, set your thermostat to the highest temperature you find comfortable, typically between 75–78°F. A consistent thermostat setting helps your AC run ...

It happens to me every year. Apart from deciding when to turn on my heating, I always have another dilemma. I’m never sure what to set my thermostat to in winter. I want to know how to get my heating ...

Most experts recommend setting your thermostat to 78 degrees during summer. Pre-cooling your home and raising the thermostat setting during on-peak hours can save on energy costs in Fort Collins. For ...

Kentuckians are experiencing hot and humid weather this week. If you're hesitant to crank up your air conditioning in fear of a steep bill, this what you need to know. The U.S. Department of Energy ...

Key Points The ideal temp when traveling for a few days is 55 to 60°F for winter and 75 to 80°F for summer.When away for an extended period, you can adjust the temperature more dramatically to 55° in ...

The number you choose could save your pipes—and your paycheck You’ve locked the doors, fed the cat and set your out-of-office reply. But before you pat yourself on the back for a vacation well prepped ...

With a polar vortex bringing snow to the South for the first time in a longtime, there's a good chance many are clashing over what temperature to keep their homes. The debate over the ideal thermostat ...

What temperature should you set your thermostat to during the New York heat wave and hot summer months? And what can you do to help keep your living space cool during the summer heat? The federal ...