Baseboard heat can be an effective and affordable solution, either for the whole house or as a supplement in rooms underserved by the main heating system. Baseboard heat offers several advantages over ...

Q: I would like to refinish my metal baseboard-heating units. What kind of paint should I use? A: If you are referring to baseboard radiator systems for boilers, they don’t get very hot and, after a ...

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 ...

When it comes to heating your home, there are few options more versatile than baseboard heaters. They can be used as a primary heat source in a smaller building, a supplemental heat source in a larger ...

I have electric baseboard heat in a 42-year-old house. With all the talk about upgrading systems I am wondering if it is necessary to replace the units after all this time. Can they have anything more ...

Don't buy the first baseboard heater cover you see just because it's a good deal. If your baseboards are electric, making the ...

Baseboard heating has been a popular choice for homeowners since the 1950s. But over time, baseboard units can start to look shabby, as their sleek metal covers accumulate dents, scratches, and rust ...

Heating in these halls is provided by radiant steam baseboard heaters. Each room has an individual thermostat control valve on the baseboard unit that controls the temperature. When trying to heat the ...