Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Furnace maintenance involves regularly cleaning, checking and testing all of your HVAC system’s vital components to ensure it runs efficiently. When you don’t keep up with regular tuneups, don’t be ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Even in the warmer months of the year, you should regularly monitor your furnace filter's condition -- and replace it as needed -- to keep your family safe and your furnace in good working condition.

Furnace control board replacement cost typically ranges from $50 to $900, though most homeowners spend an average of $500. The cost to replace a control board depends on local labor rates, inspection ...

Keeping your furnace clean is important in order to have it run properly in winter (or year-round if you have whole-house air conditioning). A clean furnace will burn less fuel -- thus saving you ...

According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), the cost to heat your home for the 2024-2025 winter season will increase by 10.5% over the previous year. Several factors ...

Most of us don't think about our furnace until it stops working in the middle of a cold snap. But just any other appliance (or your lawn mower's blades), your furnace has a lifespan. Thus, knowing ...