The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s fair to say that most radiators are ugly. The old-school ...

I have a couple of questions about the radiators in my house starting with should they be painted with that silver paint to get maximum efficiency? What about regular latex paint? Do radiator covers ...

We just moved into a recently renovated brownstone in which the owner used oil-based high temperature paint to cover the hot water radiators. When the heat comes on, there is an oily/burning smell ...

Most radiators come pre-painted and factory-finished, so it makes sense that they are at their most energy-efficient. However, the original colour might not meet your design ambitions, or time has ...

correctionIn a previous version of this story, the last name of D.C. architect Colleen Healey was misspelled on a second reference, and Modern Masters paint was incorrectly described as spray paint.

A heating specialist has shared his thoughts on how to arrange your radiator for the best energy efficiency. While you might assume painting the appliance black is the optimal choice, experts at paint ...

Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of your cast-iron radiator? The answer is probably dust piles, pet hair and even chunks of drywall. Here’s how to clean it → Many old radiators are covered with ...

No matter how good you are with a roller, painting behind a radiator is always an arduous task. You need to reach behind the heater – no easy feat – and paint the awkward exposed parts to get an even ...