Energy prices have turned drafty rooms into expensive rooms, and nowhere is that more obvious than around old windows. Yet ...

Cut heat loss or gain by up to 15% based on Energy Star guidelines You end up with lower utility costs and a cozier space without much effort. Homeowners in the U.S. see 25% to 30% of their heating ...

Double-hung windows are slightly more expensive, easier to clean and ventilate, and less energy-efficient. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

After Sean and Tamara Ramalho decided to redo the siding on their Freeport home, they also opted to update the windows. "We decided, why not update everything? We felt some air coming in from some of ...

An aerogel material that is more than 99% transparent to light and is an excellent thermal insulator has been developed by Ivan Smalyukh and colleagues at the University of Colorado Boulder in the US.

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroShield Materials, an MIT spin out developing cutting-edge, energy-efficient products for the built environment, has taken a major step forward in its mission to ...

A flexible dual-band electrochromic device with a high optical modulation and a long cycle life was reported. The device assembled can modulate the visible light and near-infrared independently and ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

As the cold snap hits, here’s why heat loss increases and how better glazing can help keep your home warm for less ...

Homeowners investing in sustainable upgrades can maximize savings through the energy-efficient home improvement credit that provides substantial tax benefits for qualifying installations completed ...

When homeowners think about remodeling projects that offer the biggest bang for their buck, large-scale renovations are usually what comes to mind. Kitchen and bathroom overhauls enhance home appeal ...