Our house has a family room that is primarily walled by double-pane windows. It also has an old-fashioned, open-hearth brick fireplace that goes floor to ceiling. The brickwork extends to the outside ...

Fireplaces add warmth and a focal point to homes in winter. Insulation features, like storm windows and sealed doors, also add value. Mudrooms are coveted to contain winter shoes, coats, and clutter.

IMAGINE LEAVING a window open all winter long – the heat loss, cold drafts, and wasted energy! Well if your home has a folding attic stair, a fireplace, and/or a clothes dryer, that may be just what ...