Is this thing on? It's never a bad idea to call your gas utility for help when lighting the pilot on your gas wall heater. (Karen Garcia / Los Angeles Times) The recent drenching rains and the future ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Sometimes your home’s HVAC system just isn’t enough to keep those larger rooms cozy and warm when the temperature drops. You can always try turning up the thermostat even more, or you can use a space ...

It’s official — fall is here and winter is just around the corner. If you’ve ever used a space heater, you likely know that, while handy, they don’t cover much surface area. Sometimes that can solely ...

The ruling won’t stop gas appliances from polluting homes and emitting greenhouse gases. And the sort of ordinance at issue applied only to new construction, not the gas appliances already in homes.

After Alice Parker received the first central air heating system patent in 1919, it didn’t take long for other home heating innovations to appear. The first coal-fired wall furnace, designed to ...

It used to be that chic outdoor living spaces were only practical in certain climates. But modern conveniences like patio heaters and smokeless fire pits can cut the chill significantly while also ...

The recent drenching rains and the future storms predicted to hit Southern California are enough reason to stay home where it's dry and warm. For many renters, though, keeping the house warm means ...