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Installing a Radiant Heat System

By Rob Robillard Consistent performance, easy installation and simple climate control—Electric radiant heat warms the home ...
Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...
Imagine stepping out of a hot shower on a cold winter morning, and instead of bracing for the icy jolt of tile underfoot, you ...
Cozy slippers and wool socks aren't the only prescription for frosty feet on bitter winter days. Radiant floor heat is becoming increasingly popular for homeowners looking for comfort from the cold.
Homes built after 1950 or so are typically heated with either hot air blown through ducts or hot water pumped through baseboard heaters. Older homes often have cast-iron radiators, which produce heat ...
PUT IT IN PLACE: Fast Trak’s preformed knobbed mats and adhesive backing make it easy to install Uponor PEX tubing for radiant floor heating applications. May 20, 2019 No more cold feet when you step ...
THE RAUPLATE JOIST SPACE HEATING SYSTEM facilitates rapid and efficient radiant installations without disrupting an existing floor. The double-channel heat transfer plates are affixed to the underside ...
You and I both know that Old Man Winter is lurking in the shadows and that just after New Year’s Day, he could visit you with those ice-cold bathroom and man-cave floors. Brrrrrrrr! Now’s the time to ...
After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...
Years ago, I had a high school science teacher ask our class the following question: If a piece of wood and a steel rod sat outside on a 20-degree day, which one would be warmer? While the class ...