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 ...

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 ...

Electric heaters offer an effective and affordable way to deliver zoned and supplemental heat. The downside? They’re usually noisy and not powerful enough to adequately heat a whole room. Some take up ...

PORTLAND, Ore. – A company whose electric heaters have been blamed for house fires and three deaths will recall 1.9 million heaters next month and sell replacement units at reduced cost. Cadet ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 77,000 Honeywell thermostats for electric baseboard and fan heaters because the thermostat itself can overheat, melt and smoke, posing a burn hazard.

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) in Canada, Honeywell announced the voluntary recall on July 28, 2011, of certain electric ...