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I have a friend who purchased a house recently here in CT and is using nothing but the NEST thermostats. He swears by it and has actually a few in his house. The only drawback is the price for each. I am currently searching for a condo/home and am a bit of a gadget geek so as soon as I saw them I g...

the warmer your house is if/when the power or heat goes out, the longer it takes for the temp to drop. If you keep your thermostat set at 40 you have an 8* window til you reach 32. @55 you have a 23* window. How well your house is insulated vs outdoor temp is the key factor. The more insulation and...

Hey Zoners, Since there's a lot of weekenders here(like myself), I'd like some info/feedback on how cold you leave your house when you're away. I have propane boiler with baseboard heating. I've heard all kinds of ranges for how warm/cold you can leave your house, so I wanted to hear from experience...

is well managed and financially sound, I'm in the same boat as the original poster (first-time buyer, not first-home buyer), and looking at condos. So how does a prospective buyer find out what is well managed and financially sound? And as one who has never owned a condo anywhere - what are reserve...