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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 ...

Plugging in a portable electric heater is a quick and easy way to take the chill out of a cold room, or a good emergency ...

Pool heaters are a worthwhile investment for making the most of your swimming pool during the summer season—and beyond. Without a heater, mother nature is your thermostat—and even a long day of warm ...

Nearly every household in the UK has access to the electricity grid, though not all are connected to gas. For many homes that are off the gas grid, electric heating is their main source of heat.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

As energy costs continue to climb and extreme weather conditions caused by climate change push homeowners toward cleaner and more efficient heating and cooling solutions, heat pumps have emerged as a ...