Baseboard heaters have been an extremely popular choice for many homes since the mid-1950s—and unfortunately, many of these units are showing their age. Dents, dings, scratches and rust spots can make ...

Do you like the idea of baseboard heaters, but prefer something more energy efficient? Hydronic baseboard heaters might be for you.

I’m considering replacing my old aluminum baseboard heaters (hot water heat) with cast iron baseboards – partly for looks and hopefully for some efficiency. I haven’t priced it out yet, but I’m ...

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 ...

A heater was the cause of a bad fire in Stearns County that happened in a 2-year old's bedroom. The official report says blankets were sitting near the heater when they caught on fire. So what can you ...

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 ...