Do you live in an old home? If so, have you noticed two mysterious galvanized pipes sticking out of the ground in your yard?

As temperatures continue to drop, there are a few things you can do to keep your home warm and toasty and your car running ...

Alan D. Miller is a former Dispatch editor who teaches journalism at Denison University and writes about old house repair and ...

As Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed this month in her State of the State address and proposed 2026 state budget, the future of New York’s child care sector continues to be a priority for her administration ...

Before installing a heat pump or mini-split system, homeowners should notify their insurance provider. Such modifications may ...

While it's been a couple of years since we've seen temperatures as low as where we're heading, there is a certainty about your furnace ... can help protect your pipes from freezing.

Another easy way to combat the cold is a door draft stopper. Place them on exterior doors to block chilly air and help ...

Here's what you should know about how heat pumps work, what kinds of heat pumps are out there, and how to decide if a heat pump is right for your home.

As southern Michigan prepares for an overnight ice storm, here's a look at ways you can protect yourself and family from ...

The storm damaged an oil furnace in the basement and left mud ... "We were concerned about the pipes freezing," he said. Local residents loaned a total of $19,800 to pay for repairs and other ...

Having a backup heating source to prevent pipes from freezing and keep your ... CO poisoning is most prevalent when furnaces are turned on to fight cold winter temperatures or when people rely ...