Furnace room ideas

A makeover of the final room in my house--the utility room! Lots of before and after photos.

My furnace in my laundry room is an eye sore. I’m looking for a creative way to cover it up. I know I can use a curtain or shutters but I’m looking for something different and functional for my laundry room. Any ideas?

Upgrading your furnace can boost efficiency and cut utility costs. But you don't need to update the entire thing! Here are three affordable options.

Turn your closet into a mudroom! Check out these ideas and inspiration pictures for building a mudroom closet into a space that once housed a furnace and water heater.

Water heater and furnace closet

A look inside a storage room that includes: holiday decor, toddler clothing organization, an extra freezer, and more!

Gas furnaces are widely used for home heating, especially in regions with cold climates. When correctly installed and maintained, these systems are both efficient and safe. However, problems can arise, especially when gas furnaces are installed in enclosed spaces like closets, leading to a heightened risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Recognizing these hazards

You and your contractor must adhere to local and federal building codes for furnace rooms to avoid being fined or having to redo your project. To help you get started, here’s what you need to know about building codes for furnace rooms.

Mechanical room

Sometimes room makeovers consist of “would-like-to-do” renovations, and sometimes property issues create the need for “must-do” renovations. When Josalyn Coleman (Hey There Toots) and her partner, Josh, moved into their 1954 home in 2018, they figured they’d test out their DIY abilities in their small “eyesore” of a laundry room, with its water heater tank, exposed plumbing lines, and rotted subfloor.