AFTON, MN — Justin Johnson and his wife, Jessica, had been planning their “forever home” for five years when they decided in late 2019 that they were finally ready to begin construction. Johnson has ...

MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: Understanding the different installation methods for radiant heating and/or cooling will help provide guidance when you’re ready to begin the design process with a radiant ...

Q. It’s time to build our retirement home. The house will be in a four-season climate, and I insist on it being as comfortable as possible when it’s cold outdoors. I’ve heard about radiant floor heat ...

There’s nothing worse than rolling out of bed on an icy winter morning and feeling the chill of cold tile beneath your feet. Of course, the luxury of warm floorboards underfoot is not the only reason ...

When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

Radiant heat is typically seen in commercial spaces like hospital rooftops, parking lots, or even entire cities, and now homeowners are catching on that it’s not only suitable for their home but can ...

Cold floors have a tendency to ruin a perfectly cozy morning. Step from a warm bed onto a tile floor or walk across an unheated slab above a crawl space, both of which are common places in your home ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...