How to Install Radiant Electric Floor HeatingDear Tim: I'm remodeling a small room that has no heat. Radiantheating is really appealing to me...carter, tim
If you want a cozy feeling, radiant flooring is a great solution for your home. Never wake up to ice cold floors again!
The tubing can be embedded in concrete but it’s also possible to fit systems to a subfloor. As for the hot water, it can be supplied by a boiler or a heat pump. One of the benefits of a hydronic system is that it can be zoned to offer maximum comfort in different areas. Be mi...
It's far better to insulate your home and reduce the heat losses. That way, you'll need to use your heating much less. The great thing about home insulation is that it usually pays for itself quite quickly in lower fuel bills. Before long, it's even making you money! And it's ...
Due to concrete’s durability, longevity, and low maintenance needs, many flooring options may initially be cheaper to install but will actually end up being more expensive in the long run—requiring extensive routine maintenance, refinishing, or replacement....
To best see the Leonids, go to the darkest possible location, lean back and relax. You don't need any telescopes or binoculars as the secret to a good meteor viewing experience is to take in as much sky as possible. Make sure to allow about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the...
Shape the tubing into flat loops that don't overlap but run up and down the bottom of the box. Keep looping until you've used up most of the length. Pass the end out through the other hole. Place a glass cover on the box. Tape the edges to hold it down. You now have a solar...
Incorporating Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year is a radiant yet elegant way to add a pop of color.
The best time to view the Quadrantids is between the late hours on Jan. 2 to just before the break of dawn on Jan. 3. — when the radiant of the shower is ascending the northeastern sky. This year,the moonwill be 9% illuminated at the time of the shower's peak. To calculate sun...
next addition is a redundant heat source… pellet or wood stove. The only thing I’m unsure about is the proximity of your wall framing to the closed cell foam board. Some people prepare for any water infiltration “water will get through…” by leaving a half inch space, if only to ...