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Radiant Floor Heat
If you're tired of stepping out of the shower onto a freezing cold tile floor, maybe it's time for you to investigate radiant floor heat--particularly if you're building a new bathroom or doing major remodeling (most types can be tricky to retrofit). Radiant floor heating is warm and cozy underfoot--in fact it warms your entire body quietly and invisibly with radiant energy instead of by blowing warmed air into the room the way a more typical forced-air heating system does.
Radiant floor heating systems are either hydronic (hot water) or electric. Hydronic systems utilize a system of tubes that wind beneath the floor, transferring warmth from the hot water that circulates within them. They require a special water heater. Electric radiant systems employ special electric-resistance panels, coils, or foil to radiate heat. Because these are essentially like the innards of a large toaster, they can draw considerable electric energy when turned on.
Unless you have great access to the underside of the floor you want to heat, radiant floor heating is not easy to retrofit under an existing floor. It's easiest to install it in new construction or where you're tearing-up the floor during a major remodeling project.
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Volume 6, Number 2
February, 2009
Welcome to the February 2009 issue of “At Home with HouseHunt,” HouseHunt’s monthly consumer newsletter. So far, 2009 is off to a great start!!! It’s our pleasure to continue to provide you with articles that we feel will make you better informed in this changing real estate market. For those homeowners looking to take the opportunity to plan a large home improvement project, we offer off some suggestions regarding some dos and don’ts when hiring a contractor in Tips for Hiring Contractors (and 10 ways to Avoid Scammers). It seems that everywhere you look, it’s story after story about the “falling market,” but that can’t be everywhere, right? Of course not! Our article, 7 Cities Primed for a Rebound, features just that… seven areas across the country that are bouncing back. Loan modification is common topic right now for people who are looking at all their options. This month we present a story that examines some popular loan modification myths. As spring nears in the next few months, it’s never too early to start thinking about getting your lawn prepped to becoming the envy of all your neighbors. In 10 Secrets to a Perfect Lawn, you learn some great tips to give that lawn you’ve always dreamed of! Supply and demand are at the heart of changes in the market. When subprime loans were easy to get, high demand drove the soaring prices. The mortgage crisis has substantially reduced the number of buyers, and now supply outstrips demand. Does that make sense to you? If you find yourself confused about how exactly the market works, look no further than this month’s feature, What Drives Housing Cycles?, for the answers. Finally, out tip of the month is aimed at people who are tired of having a freezing cold bathroom floor, and our seasonal suggestion should provide treats that everyone will love!
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If you like chocolate and caramel, then you will love these tasty treats! more>>
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Tips for Hiring Contractors (and 10 ways to Avoid Scammers)
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To protect yourself — and your money — here are 4 tips to ensure that your next remodeling project goes smoothly. From Popular Mechanics. more>>
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7 Cities Primed for a Rebound
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A look at sever metropolitan areas where home prices are on their way back up. From smartmoney.com.
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Top Five Myths About Loan Modification
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A brief look at some common misconceptions regarding loan modification. From RealtyTimes. more>>
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10 Secrets to a Perfect Lawn
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Golf-course professionals know how to cut their labor to the minimum with the right practices, tools and materials. Here are their 10 secrets to gorgeous grass. From MSN Real Estate. more>>
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What Drives Housing Cycles?
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Supply and demand are at the heart of changes in the market. When subprime loans were easy to get, high demand drove the soaring prices. The mortgage crisis has substantially reduced the number of buyers, and now supply outstrips demand. From Bankrate.com more>>
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