One of the biggest sources of indoor pollution can sometimes lie unnoticed - the air ducts that move hot or cold air through your home.  Filters remove some of the dust, pollen, and mold spores that fly through these ducts. But much more clings to the sides as it settles out of the relatively slow-moving [...]

Remember that great song by Dean Martin “Baby its cold outside”? Well it is!  About two thirds of the country is locked in a cold snap that experts say will last another week.  Your home is working very hard to keep you warm, but you may also be wasting money by not controlling drafts and [...]

It’s the time of the year when the old fireplace is in full use. The cold weather is finally coming our way and there is no better way to enjoy a nice, quiet evening than with a beautiful fire.
A lot of people ask me how safe and dependable fireplaces are? And the answer [...]

Portable heaters are big business in the US. In fact an almost 400 million dollars worth is spent each year. These heaters can do wonders to take the chill out of a room, or even warm entire spaces of your home. But choosing the right one for you and using it safely [...]

Look for Lou on The TODAY Show this Wednesday morning between 8am and 9am!
Topic: “Four projects to do this Fall to help you save money”
For more, visit The TODAY Show and click on Home & Garden to view prior “TODAY’S HOME” segments to which Lou has contributed. Click the images below for a sample of Lou’s [...]