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 ...

Gas and energy bills typically rise in January, when furnaces and other heating devices work harder to heat a house against ...

It typically costs between $200 and $1,000 to winterize a house, depending on the extent of the project. Some of the main factors that affect the total cost include the size of the home and the type ...

Winter makes life more expensive. The season requires its own wardrobe of coats, scarves, gloves, hats, sweaters and boots. But your biggest concerns for winter are likely your house and your car. The ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A well-maintained lawn not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of homes but also increases property value. However, neglecting to winterize sprinkler systems can lead to catastrophic damage. As the ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As power returns, the crisis continues for millions of Texans who are still boiling their drinking water. Meanwhile, politicians continue to shift blame. Our 13 Investigates ...

LAWRENCE (CBS) – Despite winterization efforts to more than 160 customers, Columbia Gas has what a spokesperson calls a "small number" of customers who have broken pipes after the historic ...

Texas’s top oil and gas regulator voted Nov. 30 to more clearly define who will be at the top of the list to keep receiving electricity during severe winter weather, closing an earlier draft loophole ...

According to ERCOT, 684 generators had the met the deadline as of 5 p.m. The agency said 47 of 59 transmission service providers also required to winterize had filed their reports as well. The rest ...