Dear Jim: I have a cat and dog which go outdoors into our fenced backyard. Much air, bugs and dirt blow in each time I open the door. Is installing a pet door a more efficient option? Is one leaky, ...

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in ...

Q. My old wood front door leaks air and requires maintenance. I might switch to a steel door for low maintenance and security, but I was concerned about its efficiency. Doesn't steel transmit heat? A.