In the conditions of the temperate continental climate that prevails over most of Russia, the issue of home heating is very relevant. The variety of heating systems makes it possible for the owner to choose exactly the option that is suitable in each particular case and will meet its requirements.
We decided to install a warm floor in the apartment or do you plan to get by with a local heater? Or maybe you are interested in alternative energy systems (solar panels, biofuels, infrared heaters) or the pros and cons of using a heating boiler? Our site will answer the most important questions, and also help you understand the distinguishing features of a particular equipment and make the right choice.
If you decide to make the heating connection with your own hands, then we have prepared for you the wiring diagrams and step-by-step instructions for implementing the plan. You will be able to assess the level of complexity of work and the amount of necessary financial investments already at the stage of project creation.
Any business should be approached consciously, especially if it concerns the arrangement of your home, in particular home heating. With high-quality equipment and a well-designed heating system, you will not be afraid of severe frosts. Do not freeze!
Making a chimney from metal pipes with your own hands
Today it is hard to imagine, but once the hearths in the houses did not have chimneys. Combustion products were collected indoors and exited through a fiber window under the ceiling. At the end of the furnace, the fire was extinguished and the hole was closed with a bundle of hay. Over time, stoves were improved, and for the removal of smoke they were created ...
DIY oven repair
A stove is a universal device that in one form or another is in every home. It not only heats the living room in the cold season, but also is a place of cooking, a source of hot water for domestic needs. A malfunction in the oven compromises comfort ...
Solar water heater: DIY installation
The level of development of modern technologies and materials is so high that not using the energy of the sun is unreasonable from a financial point of view and criminal in relation to the environment. Unfortunately, the purchase of industrial plants for generating electricity and heat is irrational due to their high cost. However, the way out ...
Furnace lining
How and how to finish a home stove is an issue for many people. Despite the fact that modern heating is often carried out in cottages, the stove still takes its place of honor as a leader. Often she may not look very attractive. Especially if it was used for its construction ...
DIY brick chimney
There is no stove without a chimney.The removal of carbon monoxide and smoke from the furnace is a necessary condition for the proper operation of the stove. What to make a pipe from and how to arrange it so that it serves for a long time and does not create additional problems? An experienced stove-maker will answer without hesitation - from that ...
How to choose heating radiators: types and characteristics
An important link in any heating system is the radiator, which is installed in each of the heated rooms. It is this device that is responsible for how comfortable living conditions will be created in your apartment or private house. ...
How to choose a water heater for an apartment and a house
Interruptions in the supply of hot water to apartment buildings in the summer are commonplace. Planned repairs carried out by utilities are delayed for more than one week. During this period, citizens have to forget about familiar comfort. Those who do not want to put up with this problem are advised by experts to install a water heater. ...
DIY Swedish oven: device, design features, ordering
Most homeowners who want to get a brick stove erect a traditional Russian - as the most economical. But if the house is modest in size, this tempting option becomes unacceptable: the Russian stove takes up a lot of space. It is necessary to choose a more compact variety, and in this case, the Swedish stove is the best choice. Observing ...
How to properly insulate the chimney pipe with your own hands
Equipping a private house with a gas or solid fuel boiler or stove heating provides for the high-quality performance of such work in all respects. The effectiveness of heating depends not only on the power of the heating system, its type and the availability of modern materials in the design, but also on the quality of the thermal insulation of the heated room and its structural ...
How to choose an electric fireplace: understand the details
Without exception, everyone dreams of a warm and cozy atmosphere in their apartment or house. With the help of an electric fireplace, such an atmosphere can be created without any problems and costs, because the device of a real wood fireplace will cost a round sum and serious troubles, and its device in an apartment is simply ...