DEAR TIM: I am currently installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of my foundation. I’m installing three inches of it to a depth of 10 to 13 inches below grade to keep the heat in and the ...

It is easy to insulate walls, ceilings and floors when you know a few simple tricks. Although there are several choices, we like fiberglass insulation best. It is lightweight, inexpensive, relatively ...

For the sake of your bank account, just as much as the health of the planet, it makes sense to do what you can to better insulate your home. If you are good with your hands, you can carry out simple ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — With the recent devastation from Hurricane Sandy in the northeastern United States, homeowners may have questions on what to do about wet or damaged fiberglass or rock and slag wool ...

Here in the Pacific Northwest we have exquisite old Craftsmen style houses, many of which have been standing for a century or more. Older homes have a particular charm and elegance, but keeping an old ...

Insulating a pitched roof or loft is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Uninsulated homes lose around a quarter of their heat through the roof. Even if you ...