But there's a magic number that the U.S. Department of Energy says is optimal for home heating in the winter: 68 degrees when ...

Then there's the question of changing the temperature at night or when you're not home. The Department of Energy suggests you turn your thermostat back 7 to 10 degrees from its normal setting for 8 ...

If you're heading out of town, don't forget to adjust your thermostat. Picking the right temperature matters—for your home ...

According to Energy Star, the average U.S. household spends over $900 per year on cooling and heating. A properly programmed thermostat can help you lower those energy costs and make setting the right ...

An arctic blast is expected to turn temperature frigid in Massachusetts by end of the month. Here's the ideal temperature to ...

Cooler weather has arrived in Oregon, possibly pushing residents to turn up their thermostats. But how high do you turn your heat up? To ensure heating resources are up and running, Oregonians can ...

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 ...

If I may (slightly) misquote “American Pie” singer Don McLean: January made me shiver. And that was interesting. I’d forgotten what single digits felt like. Of course, when I say “single digits,” I’m ...

Finding the ideal thermostat setting becomes an urgent question for many Americans as temperatures fall each winter. The instinct to raise the temperature on the thermostat sets in the second you get ...

Answer: Though most people have had thermostats on the walls of their homes all their lives and don't think too much about these simple-to-use, easy-to-adjust little gadgets, I constantly hear from ...

Learn how to set your thermostat to keep your pet safe and comfortable while you're away. Keep your home at a consistent, moderate temperature to ensure pets stay safe and comfortable when you’re away ...