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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 ...

Don't buy the first baseboard heater cover you see just because it's a good deal. If your baseboards are electric, making the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have a look at the rating tables for most finned-tube baseboards sold in North America, and chances are, you’ll see a footnote under the table that reads something like this: “Ratings are based on ...

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 ...

Baseboard heaters offer a powerful, versatile and quiet solution for zoned or supplemental heat. Because they lack moving parts, baseboard heaters require little maintenance and can remain functional ...

Unsure how to clean baseboards? Then it’s time to learn. Baseboard cleaning is likely a chore you’ve put off, but it’s actually simple and, dare we say, soothing and satisfying. Further, cleaning your ...

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 ...

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