Heated patio flooring is a luxury feature that requires a remodel of the outdoor area. Here are the costs, benefits, and ...

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 ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Even when properly insulated, concrete floors suspended over cold spaces will lose up to 80% of their heat. As heat is lost through the floor, it puts a costly strain on HVAC systems ...

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 ...

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.

Dear Pat: I plan to add a bedroom for my children. It will be built on a slab to save money and use floor radiant heat. I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Can this be done over the ...

The flooring in this Kirkland, WA house helps limit the mechanical heating/cooling required. This house was also built with SIPs which also minimize mechanical heating and cooling. A very modern and ...

QDEAR BARRY: My home has a forced-air heating system, with ducts installed beneath the concrete slab floor. When it rains for several days in a row, the vents get wet, and some have standing water in ...