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 ...

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 30 percent of a home's heat is lost through windows. The summer is no better; 76 percent of sunlight that hits windows leads to higher temps in your rooms.

A man using a screwdriver to repair a window - Hryshchyshen Serhii/Shutterstock Tackling a DIY project can be extremely gratifying. There's a great sense of accomplishment that comes from completing a ...

Is the searing summer heat forcing you to crank up your A/C and electric fans, leading to soaring energy costs in your home? Check out this cool idea for reducing the indoor temperature, thereby ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bay windows are beautiful attributes for a home, but they come with some challenges like solar gain, structural problems, and extra ...