Floor heating systems have become popular over the last few years. These heated flooring systems have several advantages over more traditional systems. Floor heating systems today generally come in one of two types: electric and radiant or tube.

Solar home heating gets a lot of attention because heating your home is one of the biggest energy consumers in the typical household. But there are a lot of tradeoffs to consider when looking at solar home heating.

Wood burning stoves have some advantages over other forms of home heating. While the most obvious is the ambience created by a wood burning stove, and the ability to gather and harvest the fuel for the stove, there are some other advantages. Here we take a look a some more of the advantages of wood burning stoves.

Your ductwork can be the source of a major loss of heat and money if they leak air. Every homeowner should make sure that their ductwork is tight and heating the house, not the attic. Here’s some tips on checking your air ducts for leaks.

Electric radiant floor heating systems can be a relatively efficient way to heat your home. But there are a couple of options to consider in radiant heating systems, so we consider some of the tradeoffs.

One way to save money on energy costs, especially for those living in rural areas, is to take advantage of the fuel around in the form of wood. And installing a wood burning stove yourself is just one more way to save on the cost associated with changing to burning wood. Here’s an overview of how to install a wood stove.

Preventive maintenance on your gas furnace will pay dividends in the long run not only in terms of avoided costs but also you can improve the odds your furnace will make it through the cold winter months. And if it does break down, it’s good to be able to isolate the problem quickly so you can get it resolved. Here is a great gas furnace troubleshooting guide to help both in gas furnace maintenance but in quick repairs as well.