Inadequate attic insulation during winter can lead to higher energy costs and potential water damage.

When it comes to home insulation, conventional wisdom has long emphasized the importance of insulating walls and floors.

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 ...

Q:. I am currently considering the re-insulation of my small ranch home’s attic. It has some laid fiberglass in certain areas, and the rest was blown-in insulation. I was told by a local firm that the ...

Q. My 30-year-plus home has two rooms with mineral insulation, but my biggest concern is my third-floor loft. The temperature is always more extreme than the rest of the house. There is an attic space ...

Q: I just got a bid for insulation of my 824-square-foot attic for $1,200. That seems pretty high. The contractor would blow in cellulose insulation. But you have said that expandable foam against the ...

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 ...

Insulating your attic walls is one of the best ways to get your home optimal energy efficiency. The amount of insulation you’ll need depends on several factors, including where you live, the design of ...

Q: A few years ago my grandparents had these guys come and insulate the attic - or so they thought. I thought the attic was just fine before the work. But they tore this pink cotton-looking stuff out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor ...

Insulation is one of those building materials you rarely see and almost never think about, yet it quietly shapes how healthy, ...