Changing a furnace filter regularly will improve your heating in the winter and your air conditioning in the summer.

One of the top maintenance items that folks seem to always get squeezed by dealer service departments for is replacing the engine air filter. On 99 percent of all cars, this crucial part of an ...

Q: How often should I replace the air filters in my home, and what factors would require me to replace them in between regular changes? A: The essential function of an air filter is to clean air that ...

A man kneels while pulling a dirty filter out of a furnace - Backyardproduction/Getty Images Changing your furnace filter is one of those home maintenance chores that's easy to forget until you've got ...

Between the rising cost of living, high-profile layoffs and a tumultuous investment landscape, many Americans are looking for ways to cut their spending and live more frugally. Unfortunately, with ...

There's nothing better than feeling that first blast of warm air when you finally give in and crank up the furnace because of the chilly winter weather. That cozy feeling should also remind you that ...

Regularly replacing air filters in your home is an essential task that often gets overlooked. If you're wondering what signs to look for to know it's time to replace an air filter, there are seven ...

Discover whether you need to replace your microwave filter and learn how to maintain it for optimal performance.

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.