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 ...

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, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Homes built after 1950 or so are typically heated with either hot air blown through ducts or hot ...

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. I'm remodeling a small room that has no heat. Radiant heating is really appealing to me because it's so comfortable. I've seen mats that go under ceramic tile or laminate flooring. Are these ...

In the United States, radiant floor heating systems have been a niche specialty for residential and commercial contractors. However, as the building industry is learning more about radiant heating’s ...

It's no surprise that more people are considering radiant floor heating as a serious enhancement to traditional HVAC systems.

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 ...

Dear James: I need an extra bedroom for my kids. It will be built on a slab and utilize floor radiant heating. I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Is this OK over a heated slab? - ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

It's a cold winter's morning as your creep into the bathroom. But you're not greeted by a frigid floor—instead, soothing heat seeps up from beneath you. Good thinking installing that in-floor heating ...