I’m considering replacing my old aluminum baseboard heaters (hot water heat) with cast iron baseboards – partly for looks and hopefully for some efficiency. I haven’t priced it out yet, but I’m ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Clean baseboards last, starting with vacuuming to remove dust before wiping. Use gentle soap and water (or a degreaser in kitchens), matching the cleaner to the baseboard material. Dry with a ...