Michael Franco

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A creative director with Reader's Digest for ten years, also formerly serving as site editor for a division of About.com, Michael Franco has spent over a decade covering science, technology, hospitality and home improvement. His writing credits include Angie's List, Good Housekeeping, Consumer Reports, and National Geographic. A graduate of Ithaca College and Manhattanville College, with a BA in English and an MA in Creative Writing, Mr. Franco once owned and operated a bed and breakfast in Amish country. Today, he lives and works in Asheville, NC. Michael Franco on LinkedIn | Google +

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
7 Myths About Radiant Heat, Debunked

For once, industry experts agree on something: To keep your home warm through the winter months, there's no method more comfortable than radiant heating. Although it earns praise for its ...

AUGUST 25, 2015 | TUESDAY
When's the Right Time to Install Radiant Heating?

Energy efficiency and radiant heating are mentioned together so often that you might reasonably assume one had precipitated the other—that the drive for greater sustainability in home bui...

AUGUST 6, 2015 | THURSDAY
Save Money and Live Better with Multizone HVAC

You are reading one installment in a 10-part series devoted to exploring Mitsubishi Electric ductless heating and cooling. See all. The typical HVAC system takes a one-size-fits-all appro...

JULY 17, 2015 | FRIDAY
When the Clothes on Your Back Are a Tool for the Task

Look at any flat roof and, along the edges, you're likely to see a special type of flashing—the drip edge. Though nothing more sophisticated than a profiled length of aluminum or galvaniz...

JUNE 30, 2015 | TUESDAY
Home Zoning: The End to All Your Thermostat Wars

When you stop and think about it, doesn’t it seem strange that, in the typical residence, a single thermostat controls the temperature of the entire house? After all, no matter the size o...

JUNE 23, 2015 | TUESDAY
Avoid Gutter-Cleaning Forever After This One Improvement

Experts recommend cleaning your gutters at least twice per year—at the tail end of fall and at the very beginning of spring. If you live in a home surrounded by trees, then it's wise to c...

JUNE 9, 2015 | TUESDAY
6 Ways You’re Accidentally Damaging Your Home

Everyone makes mistakes, even when it comes to the responsibilities of homeownership. No matter how conscientious you are, you may be leaving your home vulnerable to extensive, expensive ...

MAY 27, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
6 Signs You Need New Gutters

Day after day, year after year, your gutters and downspouts are always on call to channel damaging storm water away from the home. Though yours may have contributed decades of faithful, m...

MAY 27, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
Is Radiant Heat Right for Your Dream Home?

Are you designing a home from scratch or even building an addition onto an existing home? Either affords a rare opportunity. You get to decide not only how the living space will look, but...

MAY 11, 2015 | MONDAY
Never Lose ANYTHING with Tile Tracking Tags

A panicked frenzy over misplaced items as you're rushing out the door—we've all been there, and the stressful search has the potential to derail an entire day. Thanks to apps like Find My...