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 ...

The typical cost of radiant floor heating installation is $1,700 to $6,170 with a national average of $3,831. Cost factors for installing radiant heat flooring can include floor size, floor material, ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Choose the best infloor heating system. We cover the pros and cons of electric systems and hot water (hydronic) systems for comfort and space heating. Electric are easier and usually cheaper to ...

Dear Tim: I have a unique opportunity to convert to radiant floor heating in my home. A complete renovation is in progress, and I’m convinced radiant floor heating will be the best for me. Is ...

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 ...

Cold floors have a tendency to ruin a perfectly cozy morning. Step from a warm bed onto a tile floor or walk across an unheated slab above a crawl space, both of which are common places in your home ...

LEESBURG, VA. – REHAU announces its sponsorship of two new online radiant heating courses offered through Ron Blank & Associates. The courses, “Radiant Floor Heating Installation” and “Radiant Heating ...

As the old saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. The same can be said of residential hydronic systems, which can be designed around numerous types of terminal units, including ...

Sustainability is a crucial consideration for any new project. People are more aware of climate issues and environmental regulations are rising. In light of this shift, sustainable building design ...

Under-floor heating design, manufacture, supply and service company, Timoleon, has launched the World’s first app for under-floor heating systems. The app, designed by Bristol-based agency Matthew ...