Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Baseboard heaters offer a powerful, versatile and quiet solution for zoned or supplemental heat. Because they lack moving parts, baseboard heaters require little maintenance and can remain functional ...

Electric heaters offer an effective and affordable way to deliver zoned and supplemental heat. The downside? They’re usually noisy and not powerful enough to adequately heat a whole room. Some take up ...

If you’re lucky enough to have central heating and/or air conditioning, with an automatic thermostat, you probably don’t have to worry too much about the outside temperature. But central HVAC is far ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A handy person can install an electric water heater. People do it everyday. The real ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Q. What does the Code allow in regard to receptacle outlets installed on permanently installed baseboard electric heaters? A. If a permanently ...

If you’re looking for an efficient way of heating your home, with the luxury of a heated floor, underfloor heating is a great choice. There are two types of system: electric and water. There are ...