While most hydronic radiant heating system installations are routine, contractors shouldn’t expect everything to go according to plan. Sometimes, client requests, local climate conditions and building ...

The typical cost of radiant floor heating installation is $1,700 to $6,170 with a national average of $3,831. Cost factors for installing radiant heat flooring can include floor size, floor material, ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: How do I install radiant in-floor heating pipes in a concrete floor I’ll be pouring? It’s for a workshop/garage at my cottage. A: Flexible pipes installed within a concrete floor slab can adapt to ...

Comfortable, even, and efficient, radiant heat systems are becoming a popular option for many homeowners today. But there are a number of factors that come into play when considering radiant heat, ...

It can be tempting to stay in bed when the alternative is tossing off the covers and stepping onto a frigid floor. Radiant heat flooring is touted as a perfect solution, thanks to an efficient system ...

Imagine being warm even on the coldest winter days ... from your feet on up! If toasty tootsies are the stuff that your January dreams are made of, you may have thought longingly about installing ...