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 ...

Baseboard heaters are popular in old and new homes alike, and here’s why: they’re relatively simple to install in retrofit situations and in new construction because there are no bulky ducts to run ...

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 ...

Last weekend, I had the good fortune to show my son how to install wood baseboard and interior door casing. We’re in the final stages of finishing over 1,000 square feet of living space in the ...

If you’re lucky enough to have central heating and/or air conditioning, with an automatic thermostat, you probably don’t have to worry too much about the outside temperature. But central HVAC is far ...

Baseboarders Basic Series cover is easy to slide on over an existing baseboard heater. You'll need to purchase both a right and left end cap for your heater. The end caps provide a clean, finished ...

Detailing the baseboards tends to be a chore many people skip when cleaning the house. One reason it’s such a dreaded task is because baseboards can be hard to reach, making the job awkward and ...

Installing baseboards in your home is a relatively straightforward way to spruce the place up a bit. And while the general process is easy enough for a do-it-yourself project, cutting the baseboards ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. When installed correctly, baseboards add a homey feel to your space. But when there are gaps between or cracks in the boards, they can be frustrating to ...

Baseboards serve a pretty basic purpose, and they serve it well: hide the part of a room where the drywall meets the flooring. Sometimes, though, they’ve got to go, whether it’s because you need to ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Fire Department is reminding residents to not put flammable objects too close to baseboard heaters. According to the Holyoke Fire Department, a recent fire started ...