Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adding blown-in insulation to your attic space is a popular way to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling costs.

I live in an early 1900s two-story brick home in a historic district. The house has, I think, solid masonry walls. It is very cold in the winter, especially near the exterior walls and windows.

Most of us rarely go up there and we don’t think about it much. More than likely you only think of it as extra space to put our old junk. But if you could find another place to put those future garage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rigid foam applied to the top of a roof can provide modest amounts of insulation while preserving the natural look of rafters and ...

Q: I have four questions about adding insulation over existing blown-in pink Owens Corning insulation installed in 1993. My current blown-in insulation is 12 inches deep. Can I roll blanket insulation ...

Q:Our Mill Valley house was built in 1957 and was not insulated. Every time a wall is opened up, we add insulation. Some say it would be a good idea to insulate the floor of our house. There is a ...

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

Attic insulation is essential for the ongoing efficiency of your household—it helps lower utility bills and make your home more comfortable throughout the year. Beyond that, attic insulation also ...