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 case and will meet its requirements.
Have you 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!
How to make a metal stove with your own hands
Metal stoves are very popular due to their low cost, and are widely used for heating country houses, baths, utility rooms, garages.
DIY brick ovens: craft secrets
Stove heating of country houses today is gaining a second youth. And this is not surprising, given the special atmosphere and home warmth that can be created by a simple brick stove, even made by sviomi hands. Often it is installed even in the presence of more advanced heating systems, trying to get a stylish, distinctive element of the interior. ...
Construction of a chimney in a metal or brick bath
The time has passed when the stoves in the baths were not equipped with chimneys and people washed "in black." The stoves were modernized, a chimney appeared, carbon monoxide no longer enters the room, and soot does not settle on the walls. For those who managed to build a stove with their own hands, the construction of the chimney does not seem a difficult task. ...
Long-burning stove: a simple design for DIY
The need for heating garages, workshops and other premises for household purposes makes us look for simple and cheap ways to heat them. In the era of low-cost electricity, there were no problems with this - you could use an elementary air heater assembled from a piece of asbestos pipe and a nichrome spiral. Today, the operation is even economical ...
How to make a brick and metal stove for a bath
The stove is the central element of the bathhouse - many try to make it on their own.This decision is fully justified: it is not easy to select a factory version for the individual characteristics of the object. Consider the criteria that a bath stove must meet, as well as how to make it with bricks and rolled steel yourself. ...
DIY bubble maker
Heating is required not only by premises. Often in chicken coops, barns, greenhouses, you also need to maintain a stable temperature. If you like to tinker in the garage or you have a workshop where you do what you love, then most likely you know that in the winter season there may be ...
Stoke the stove correctly
To enjoy the heat on frosty days or calmly soak in the bathhouse, you need to know how to properly heat the stove and take care of it. The functioning of the furnace depends on the type of fuel and the method of the furnace. ...
Dutch Oven: Production Guide for the Home Master
When autonomous heating in private homes is mostly gas, finding a good stove-maker can be difficult. And many homeowners, to whom gasification has not yet reached, take up the construction of a brick oven with their own hands. Of course, a novice who is poorly versed in the intricacies of furnace business should not stop at a difficult, ...
Kuznetsov's furnace: step-by-step manufacturing instructions
Ideas for the creation of ultra-efficient furnaces by I.V. Kuznetsov are borrowed all over the world, including the USA and Europe. To make one of the furnaces according to the Kuznetsov model with a responsible approach, you can do it yourself. ...
DIY corner fireplace: step by step instructions
A fireplace in a country house serves not only as a stylish decorative element, but also as a source of real home comfort. Together with the open flame of its hearth, an incredibly warm and comfortable atmosphere reigns in the room, which allows you to relax and rest after a busy day. A popular option is a corner fireplace. His ...