
Installing a Radiant Heat System
By Rob Robillard Consistent performance, easy installation and simple climate control—Electric radiant heat warms the home from the floor up. New England mornings can tempt
By Rob Robillard Consistent performance, easy installation and simple climate control—Electric radiant heat warms the home from the floor up. New England mornings can tempt
Radiant heat floor systems are a smart way to keep your home cozy from room to room. When the heat comes from beneath your feet, the cold climate of winter can feel much more warm and comfortable.
Tower Grove Park’s Piper Plant House is an impressive blend of European design with high-tech energy efficiency and comfort. In the spring of 1999, Architect Philip Cotton Jr. was commissioned to restore and renovate the Piper Plant House, a Victorian orangery (greenhouse) in Tower Grove Park.
No matter what material is used for the surface of a deck, the substructure is likely to be built with wood. Over time, water leaking through deck boards can cause hidden damage unless the wooden joinery of the foundation is properly protected. In fact, builders have reported that wood left exposed to the elements can […]
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