Every year people brace for their credit card statements after holiday shopping, but there’s another hefty cost that creeps ...

You get into your car, turn the knob, brace for warmth, and get…refrigerated air. Augh. Before you assume the worst, though, take a breath. Most heater failures fall into a short, familiar list for ...

Harbin, where I grew up, is in northeast China. Winter temperatures regularly dip to -30°C and in January even the warmest ...

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 ...

While the initial outlay might seem high, the savings add up over the years. You can also look into getting Energy Star products. Many of these products are rated to have lower standby power use than ...