HERRIMAN, UT — I should start this article about my recent home-improvement project with several disclosures: I’m not your average homeowner. In fact, I’ve worked in the plumbing industry in Salt Lake ...

High boiler efficiency is vital to power generators trying to trim costs and improve performance with efficient and effective fuel use. Because a boiler’s efficiency is determined largely by the ...

The optimal temperature is not set in stone; the temperature typically varies for hot water and heating. Garner points out, “For hot water taps and showers, around 50 to 55 degrees Celsius is about ...

Above, the 1914 Bartholomay-Berreth residence. Michael Bartholomay-Berreth, owner of the 2,700-square-foot, two-story Craftsman residence built in 1914 in Fargo, N.D., had been having issues with the ...

This stops the system from running at maximum efficiency, and by making this change, you could lower your gas usage by 3%.

Question: I have an ancient boiler and heating system in my two-family brownstone. What can I do when I upgrade to create the most energy-efficient system? Good question given the time of year. First, ...