There are so many things to consider when buying a home. As a prospective buyer, you need to consider the home's layout, the condition of the roof, the age and condition of all the appliances, and so ...

Heating and cooling your home make up the biggest chunk of your home's energy costs. But not enough people are considering a heat pump as a solution. The Energy Information Administration data shows ...

Biodiesel fuel blends don't necessarily cost more than standard heating oil. Give or take ten cents per gallon, it is comparable in price. However, depending on one's local biodiesel fuel blend ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

The author’s air-source heat pump resembles an air conditioning unit, and it pictured here alongside one of the heating oil fuel tanks. Photos by Adam D. Bearup The following story covers our recent ...

The importance of good flow of hot oil in a hot oil heating system is often overlooked at hot-mix asphalt (HMA) plants. But good flow is essential to high heating efficiency and long life of the ...

Homeowners contemplating selling a one- to four-unit residence heated with oil in Massachusetts should make certain they are in compliance with the Homeowner Oil Heating System Upgrade and Insurance ...

Hover over main image for caption information. A typical oil fired forced hot water heating system, installed in 1980 was ready for replacement. The original boiler room equipment was removed, which ...

An early snowstorm stunned the northeastern United States last month, but a far worse chill may strike when the winter fuel bills arrive: Home heating oil prices there are expected to hit record highs ...