For those who want to burn cordwood, modern wood-gasification boilers offer mid-80 percent steady-state combustion efficiencies and full-cycle efficiencies in the 70-75 percent range. This is much ...

Choose the best infloor heating system. We cover the pros and cons of electric systems and hot water (hydronic) systems for comfort and space heating. Electric are easier and usually cheaper to ...

A hands-on homeowner experimenting with burner adjustments helps illustrate some timeless hydronic heating concepts. I made it up the drive, up the porch steps, and down the basement steps on my ...

Weather woes are a distinct challenge for the construction and building industry in colder months. And while no one can control the weather forecast, there are temporary heating and drying solutions, ...