The Boston Housing Authority is piloting a new type of window-mounted heat pump that's relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

The New England electric grid strained over the last two weeks as it managed heavy power use during prolonged frigid weather. Day after day of cold drove consumer demand for electricity sharply upward ...

Fresh paint, new cabinets and trendy fixtures can make a flipped house look like a turnkey bargain, but inspectors know that cosmetic upgrades sometimes hide rushed or unpermitted work. When you hire ...

Chris Hardie reflects on the evolution of heating a home during winter, from the challenges of a Franklin stove and farm ...