According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 44 percent of the average home's total energy use. Replacing old and leaky windows with energy efficient models can bring a significant return on investment when you consider today's high energy prices. Saving energy is good for your wallet and the environment.

Home buyers are looking for environmentally friendly properties, and in the difficult housing market of today, sellers are looking for new ways to attract buyers. Making a home greener with cleaner air quality may just be the answer to getting bids.

The last place you want to be on a chilly morning is barefoot on your cold bathroom floor waiting for the icy shower to heat up. The last thing you want to think about while you're there is all the contaminants in the air. There are many ways to warm up the bath and make it a healthy place you look forward to luxuriating in as the weather turns cool.

As every homeowner knows, the houses we live in are in constant need of repair. It seems like there's always something crying out for attention. But there's one important part of your house that may go unnoticed, yet it's responsible for protecting everything you own. It's your roof -- and it may be showing signs of failure.

Has the charm of having a backyard pool worn off for you? Here are some ways to make it fun again.

Here are some ideas on how to get maximum enjoyment out of your most popular family space.

What is the one fall home fix-up project that takes only a couple of hours and yields the biggest bang for the buck of any exterior home renovation? For most people, the answer does not immediately come to mind: it's a stylish new garage door.