Q : I have an electric furnace that keeps the house warm, but I can’t keep up with the bills. I was thinking of buying a space heater, but I don’t know if that will save me any money if I have to keep ...

Are space heaters necessary? In winter, it’s a good idea to have extra heating help on hand. A space heater is a great ...

Q: In my 1938 home, I have a square well or sub-basement about 10 by 7 by 4 feet deep (a box). I step down two steps into this small area. My problem is, my water heater is here, strapped and on a ...

Central heating systems are designed to maintain a warm and comfortable temperature in your home – even when the weather outside is exceptionally cold and frigid. However, extreme snow storms and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

During colder months, space heater use goes way up—and so do fires. Shop the safest space heaters, as advised by an electrician.