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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article explains the benefits of hydronic heating systems, challenges professionals should consider during the design ...

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 ...

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.

Q. 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 installing such ...

MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA — We were asked to “rescue” a radiant floor heating system in a large Vineyard home—but this rescue came with a challenge—the new finished floor would be “floating” above 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 ...

There’s a wealth of ways to turn rough-and-tumble, blah-gray concrete into an elegant interior floor, patio or walkway. To learn more about staining, design inlays, stenciling, stamping, etching, ...