Dear Jim: We are retired and our interest income from bank CD's is not what it used to be. I thought about replacing our gas furnace to lower our utility bills. What is the most efficient design ...

Discover the key differences between heat pumps and furnaces, including energy efficiency, cost, and climate suitability.

Propane is a byproduct of natural gas and petroleum production. Most people think of it as an alternative to charcoal for grilling or a way to heat rural homes. The Propane Education and Research ...

Cooler temperatures aren't here yet, but it's worth researching ahead of time if you're in need of a furnace upgrade. Fortunately, the market these days is flooded with options. To pick the right one ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting from Europe, Jeff McMahon covers the environment. Analysts were studying the carbon benefits of switching homes to ...

When you bring a propane heater inside, you are not just adding warmth, you are adding a live flame that consumes oxygen and can quietly fill a room with toxic gases if the air has nowhere to go. The ...

The freezing temperatures have led to a propane shortage and that’s driving prices higher. Propane costs as much as $7 a gallon. Just 2 months ago the same amount cost about $2 dollars. Employees at ...

Can you leave a propane tank outside in winter. Learn how cold, snow, and ice may corrode propane tanks during the winter and ...