A man kneels while pulling a dirty filter out of a furnace - Backyardproduction/Getty Images Changing your furnace filter is one of those home maintenance chores that's easy to forget until you've got ...

You do know you are supposed to change your furnace filter don’t you? Let me back up a step. You do know your furnace has a filter that needs regular maintenance, right? Never fear - you are not alone ...

Your furnace's filter isn't the first thing you want to think about when it comes to housecleaning, but it's a must-do. Changing the filter is easy and worth it, for your health and your pocket. "Just ...

Humidification is important when it comes to indoor air quality, skincare, minimizing static electricity, and protecting string instruments, just to name a few concerns. When the seasons change from ...

One humid morning last summer, our faithful basement dehumidifier just wouldn’t turn on. I dug out the instruction booklet. Under troubleshooting tips, it said to check the filter, which should be ...

With energy costs expected to increase this winter, it’s more important than ever to maximize the efficiency of your heating and air-quality systems. The good news is that you can start with an ...

Lower temperatures aren't the only reason you feel chilly inside in the winter. Humidity plays a part, too — here's how a ...

Dear Jim: I don't understand how a furnace humidifier saves energy during winter. It takes energy to operate the humidifier and it uses cold water, which cools the house. Can you explain the concept ...