Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

Everyone wants to stay warm and cozy on a cold winter day. But keeping the heat pumping in your home can be frightfully expensive, a reason many seek out alternative sources of relief. There's no ...

Yes, it’s possible to install a heat pump on your own to save money. You’ll probably still need some professional help – as in an electrician, not a psychiatrist to counsel you when you wonder what ...

Industry operators report increased demand for DIY-capable heat pumps, with warranty transparency and post-sale support ...

Behind a freshly painted wall, a single shortcut splice can quietly turn into a heating element you never meant to install.

SEATTLE — I'm a big fan of DIY projects. And if you don’t have air conditioning in your house during our heat wave, you may want to build your own cooling unit. I found a fun way to do this for under ...