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 are popular in old and new homes alike, and here’s why: they’re relatively simple to install in retrofit situations and in new construction because there are no bulky ducts to run ...

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 ...

Last weekend, I had the good fortune to show my son how to install wood baseboard and interior door casing. We’re in the final stages of finishing over 1,000 square feet of living space in the ...

Baseboarders Basic Series cover is easy to slide on over an existing baseboard heater. You'll need to purchase both a right and left end cap for your heater. The end caps provide a clean, finished ...

Have a look at the rating tables for most finned-tube baseboards sold in North America, and chances are, you’ll see a footnote under the table that reads something like this: “Ratings are based on ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Fire Department is reminding residents to not put flammable objects too close to baseboard heaters. According to the Holyoke Fire Department, a recent fire started ...

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