My baseboard heater cover for forced hot water is rusted in bathroom near toilet. I bought a new cover but cannot get the old one off. I'm afraid I will damage the pipe and fins. I pulled the top nails holding it on but two nails on bottom are too close to the fins to get my hammer in there. What can I do? If I remove the nails does it slide off?

Louis, October 2006

Louis,

I just came across your question. I'm having the same issue. By now you've probably solved your problem, but just in case you are still struggling here's a link to a video from This Old House that may help.

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,1638791,00.html


Regards,

Ed

Ed Lufrano, December 2008