Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Boilers are something of a hot topic in the Brownstoner forum. Readers have asked about everything from how to tame schizophrenic boilers to the differences in boiler types, boiler sizing, expansion ...

A new boiler is likely to be one of the most expensive household purchases you'll make – usually when your current one breaks down and needs replacing. So it's important to get one from a brand you ...

Imagine that we have a 40-year-old automobile and decide to replace the engine, hoping to get another four decades of trouble-free operation. The flaw in our logic is that we have overlooked the other ...