Radiant Floor Heat: It Warms Your Soles But It Doesn't Empty Your Pockets

There is no doubt that radiant floor heating is a superior method of heating your home. Its popularity is steadily increasing as people discover that not only is it the most comfortable form of heating, but also the most cost efficient.

Home Heating Oil Tanks: FACT vs FICTION - What You Really Need to Know!

Unprotected and neglected storage tanks can potentially ruin a life-long investment. More than one million Canadian homes are heated with oil and over the past few years, there have been a startling number of tank failures - and the trend will grow as traditional steel storage tanks continue to corrode. Due to condensation, water and sludge accumulating at the bottom, the majority of steel fuel oil tanks rust from

Basement Floor Heating: Q&A

I am seeking some current info on the latest technology for basement floor heating systems. We are planning on building a new home and I did like what my wife and I saw built into the house the students from Quinte built in Belleville. A few questions about such a system:

Residential Air Conditioning Named Top Innovation

Survey conducted by The Henry Ford Museum and America Online votes HVAC as top innovation.

Beat the Summer Heat - What Size A/C Do I Need?

Ask most people what size window air conditioner they need for their home and they will look dumbfounded. Do you know that most end up buying too large a unit. Especially in their desire to get cooled down during the summer heat wave. It is not a case where bigger is better. Learn the fundamentals of...

How To Clean Your Air Conditioner Like A Pro

With Jack Frost nipping at our nose who in their right mind would be thinking about window air conditioners at this time of year? Well, call me crazy, but I am. The following ten steps will show you how to clean your window air conditioner just like a professional, and get it ready for next summers heat wave.

Which Type of Radiant Floor Heating is Best For Me?

If you are looking to warm your floors with a radiant heat system, and have typed “radiant heat system” into a search engine, you might find yourself scratching your head at this point. There are dozens of products available to purchase, and there are even more companies telling you that their product is the best.

Building Or Buying A Good Garage Workbench

If your at-home carpentry jobs have been taking place in the driveway or on the floor of your garage, you can build you own garage workbench tailored to fit your personal needs, and you don’t need to spend a lot of money doing it.

House Plans for a Natural Living!

House plans are where your dream home starts. Make sure, you design it in harmony with Nature...

Sources For Victorian House Plans

If you are looking for Victorian house plans, then you should know that there are a lot of sources available for you. All you need to do is open your eyes, make the effort, and you will be able to find the Victorian house plans that you need.

Livable House Plans To Fit Location

When the time comes that you are ready to build a new house, the lot on which you build will influence the house plans you choose from. While your taste in designs will play a key role, where you build will ultimately be the deciding factor.

Creating A Home Improvement Plan

You've got your eye on the out-dated kitchen or you think you might want to just tear up your carpeting and install hardwood floors, but before you start to rip out the cabinets or the carpet make sure to establish some guidelines for your home improvement plan. A good home improvement plan should take into account: budget, financing, scope of work, functionality and aesthetics, resale value.

Planning For Radon Mitigation In Your New Home

Article discussing the issue of Radon Mitigation in new home construciton.

How to Install Wood Floor Planks

Wondering if you can install wood floor planks yourself? If you've got some carpentry know how and tool skills, the answer is yes!