Q–We have an older wood frame home outside Chicago that was built in the 1920s. It has hardly any insulation. A contractor we contacted recommended loose-fill insulation. Can you tell us a little bit ...

Q-Our house is about 80 years old and there apparently is no insulation in the walls. Our heating bills are much higher than those of neighbors who have added insulation to their walls. Many had foam ...

Q: What are some tips for insulating an older home? A: Here in the Pacific Northwest, there are many exquisite old Craftsman-style houses, many of which have been standing for a century or more. Older ...

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...

Q: The room over the garage is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The attic insulation was checked and OK’d by an insulation company. The roof was replaced last summer, installing ridge vents ...

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 ...