Art House Mark Ham

Floor heating is a dream many homeowners have, but few ever pursue. It’s a pity, because having electric floor heat greet your every step is one of the few joys you may get to experience during a frigid winter. However, thanks to modern technology, many homeowners might reconsider. Nowadays, floor heating can be handled without a skilled professional.

While you don’t need a professional, it’s best to have some DIY projects under your belt. But a basic understanding of wiring and experience tiling will come in handy. As with any projects involving electricity, it’s best to have an electric inspection agency take a look at your home before proceeding and give you any advice they have on the project.

That being said, handling the project on your own can make it extremely affordable. And what you get for your money, many would say, is invaluable. Imagine, for example, walking out of your shower and onto a nice warm floor. Or think about how nice it would be to take off your boots after shoveling the driveway and having a heated floor thaw your feet. These are modern amenities that everyone can now enjoy, thanks to DIY floor heating.

If you had previously put off heated floors because you thought the cost would be out of your budget, take another look. So long as you have some proficiency with renovation, heated floors could be an option.

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