Built in the 1840s from barge board, Maria Lana’s Bywater cottage is a perfect example of New Orleans vernacular architecture. It also was less than comfortable during cold snaps. “It just never felt ...

Dear Jerry: I enjoy getting tips from your informative columns. We are trying to prepare our home for comfort in our old age. This summer we had the sill plate sprayed with foam insulation, and this ...

Modern homes are built with specific designs that help protect and preserve the construction of the building—one being insulation. This barrier prevents heat from flowing through the walls and attic ...

How to keep your roof healthy? Insufficient attic insulation and ventilation is the main cause of ice damming. If the attic gets too warm during winter time, the heat passes through the roof and ...

It's time to bring down those sky high energy bills. If you don’t have proper insulation, Rubino explains that added moisture in your home environment can cause mold to grow. “Certain species of mold ...

Q: My question is about foam insulation. I went to a meeting about insulating attics, and the speaker said that you could seal up the entire attic with foam with no ill effects. He would spray the ...

Good Attic teaches Utah homeowners that a home feels better when the attic is fixed. Many homes, old and new, do not have enough insulation, which ...