Bracing for sky-high utility bills each month? A home energy audit could offer some solutions. This evaluation of your home's efficiency can pinpoint where exactly it's wasting energy, whether through ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

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 ...

Before his home energy audit Monday, Bill Mulek blamed old windows for much of the energy loss in his home. Mulek was only partially correct. While his old glass windows are colder than his walls, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your energy bill has crept up lately without a clear reason, your home could be due for an energy ...

Cutting energy costs starts with knowing exactly where your home is losing money. Home energy audits pinpoint inefficiencies, from hidden air leaks to outdated systems, and then turn those findings ...

Jim Alexander, a real estate agent in Atlanta, decided this summer to subject his own 11-year-old house to an energy audit. "If this was something I was going to recommend to my clients I wanted to ...