The right insulation will keep your home comfy and your energy costs low. Here’s how to calculate how much you need and what ...

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 ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Insulation isn’t a home's most glamorous feature—it’s tucked away behind walls, after all—but it quietly becomes the MVP of your winter survival strategy when the temperature drops. By keeping the ...

Anyone who visits their attic might realize just how poorly that space is insulated. What should be done, if that's the case, to insulate the house properly? Jamie Wine, executive director of the ...

With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Many of the homes in the ...

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 ...

Some types of insulation are cheap and easy to use, but they may come with significant drawbacks, like being vulnerable to ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...