As 2026 brings stricter safety mandates and higher borrowing costs, the final stages of a residential pool project demand precision. Whether you’re working with Atlantis Pools or Imperial Pools, ...

Start with purpose: Clarify whether your pool is for relaxation, exercise, family fun, or entertaining — this guides size, depth, and design decisions. Budget beyond build: Factor in not only ...

Before adding a pool to your yard, it’s important to evaluate costs, potential value, and financing options. Here’s what you ...

We tested 35 pool cleaners to see which ones really get rid of dirt and grime. These five suction and pressure-side pool ...

Britain’s switch to greener energy is wobbling as new figures show the country is lagging behind most others in its use of ...

In December, I became the proud parent of a new heat pump water heater. Contractors showed up at my house and plugged it in.

In 2022, California announced that it wanted to install 6 million heat pumps by 2030. So far, it has only installed about 2.3 million, which means to make that goal, it would need to average about ...

Five years ago, while working at Apple as an engineer, Mary Ann Rau decided to electrify her house and move away from fossil fuels. She installed solar, a battery, an induction range, and owned an EV.

MaineHousing’s Home Energy Assistance Program (commonly called LIHEAP or HEAP Fuel Assistance) provides benefits for low-moderate income homeowners and renters to help pay heating costs. The funds are ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because it absorbs and moves heat from the air, it is exceptionally energy-efficient and ...