In many high-end new-build projects, ductwork is routinely insulated to help minimize energy loss as conditioned air travels from the HVAC units through the ductwork. But duct insulation is being used ...

As cold weather hits, homeowners risk soaring energy bills if homes aren't winterized. Expert Art Mowry warns that simple ...

Building design trends are constantly evolving as architects and building designers find new ways to improve building aesthetics, design, efficiency, and comfort. These trends range from improved ...

Q–Some of the warm-air ducts from our furnace run through our cold garage to our bedroom above. This is causing heat loss and raising our fuel bills. Can we insulate the ducts without creating a fire ...

One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

Inefficient ducts force HVAC systems to work harder, raising costs. Rising heating bills, despite normal usage, may signal ...

Q: I inherited a concrete block building that was then converted into a home several years ago. Part of it has a crawlspace and part is on a concrete slab. The crawlspace is always damp, and the ...

Q: I had a home-energy analysis. The report said my ductwork needs to be repaired upstairs and in the crawlspace because that is where a good deal of leakage is and also is bringing bad air pollutants ...