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

As fall settles over Alabama and cooler mornings start to become the norm, many homeowners are bracing for higher energy bills. With heating costs on the rise, finding the right thermostat setting is ...

The Department of Energy recommends setting your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit during winter. To save energy, you can lower the temperature by 7 to 10 degrees when you are away from home. The ...

Setting the thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit keeps the home warm enough to counteract any heat loss through the windows, ...