Large rooms need powerful heating solutions that won’t skyrocket your electric bill. Infrared heaters are the best choice for big spaces because they heat objects directly rather than wasting energy warming air that escapes through drafts. After testing 15 different models across three winter seasons in my 800-square-foot bonus room, I found that the Dr … Read more
After spending three winters testing different heating solutions in my 100-year-old home with zero insulation, I learned that not all baseboard heaters are created equal. Some units cycled on and off all night keeping me awake. Others heated so unevenly that I had cold spots in every corner of the room. The best baseboard heater … Read more
Does your existing fireplace let more heat escape up the chimney than it actually delivers to your room? An open fireplace can lose up to 80% of its heat through the chimney, making it one of the least efficient ways to warm your home. The best fireplace inserts for heating in can transform that inefficient … Read more
Nothing transforms a living space quite like the warm glow of a fireplace. I’ve spent years researching home ambiance solutions, and electric fireplaces have evolved dramatically from the obviously fake plastic logs of the past. Modern LED technology creates surprisingly realistic flames that can transform any room into a cozy retreat. The best electric fireplace … Read more
Stepping into a freezing garage in January makes winter mornings brutal. I’ve spent three winters testing heaters in my detached garage, watching my breath fog up while my car refused to start. The InoKraft 10000W Electric Garage Heater is the best garage heater for cold winters, delivering powerful 10,000W output that heats large two-car garages … Read more
Living through a Minnesota winter at 20 below zero taught me one thing about heating: your furnace is either your best friend or your biggest expense. After 15 years in the HVAC industry and countless installations across the northern United States, I have seen what happens when homeowners choose the wrong gas furnace for their … Read more
Last winter, I watched my electric bill jump $127 in a single month while trying to heat my home office. I was running an old 1500W space heater for 10 hours a day, not realizing how much electricity it was consuming. After testing various energy efficient space heaters for and measuring their actual power consumption, … Read more