Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

The Zone Sentry™ zone valve’s patented technology uses a microcircuit-based logic to control a gear-driven electronically actuated ball valve to control fluid flow. The advanced design uses 93 percent ...

Years ago, I had a high school science teacher ask our class the following question: If a piece of wood and a steel rod sat outside on a 20-degree day, which one would be warmer? While the class ...

Q: It's time to build our retirement home. The house will be in a four-season climate, and I insist on it being as comfortable as possible when it's cold outdoors. I've heard about radiant floor heat ...

Radiant heat systems, whether electrical or hydronic, can be placed in wall sections but are most commonly used in floor applications. Radiant layouts can be retrofit under flooring where the ...

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 ...

Q. It’s time to build our retirement home. The house will be in a four-season climate, and I insist on it being as comfortable as possible when it’s cold outdoors. I’ve heard about radiant floor heat ...