Underfloor radiant heating might be touted as a cozy modern touch — but not so fast. The Romans developed the hypocaust, a system of heating in which air is heated and then circulated in a hollow ...

Consistent performance, easy installation and simple climate control—Electric radiant heat warms the home from the floor up. New England mornings can tempt some of the toughest to roll over, turn off ...

Set aside your wool socks for a moment and imagine your warmth coming up from the floor. Tempting, right? Invisible, silent and comfortable, underfloor heating is steadily reshaping how we think about ...

There’s nothing worse than rolling out of bed on an icy winter morning and feeling the chill of cold tile beneath your feet. Of course, the luxury of warm floorboards underfoot is not the only reason ...

A plumbing and heating engineer says a change to how your heating works could slash energy bills by as much as 35% a year. Matthew Jenkins, who has been a gas-safe engineer for more than 15 years, ...

Familiarize yourself with the different types of heating systems so you can weigh the pros and cons. Different types of heating systems have unique advantages and disadvantages that could cause them ...

We explain installation and running costs for wet and electric underfloor heating - based on BCIS expert analysis and reports from real owners Our independent heating experts compare water and ...

THE congregation of St Boniface’s, Whipton, in Exeter, is feeling the benefit of a new underfloor heating system, which has been designed to maintain a steady temperature throughout the winter and to ...

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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 ...