I have received several questions concerning the increased costs of energy for heating and cooling the home. Most of the questions concern whether to add insulation to the attic and whether it’s ...

Your attic’s insulation plays a big role in maintaining energy efficiency, reducing utility bills, and keeping your home at a comfortable temperature year-round; however, older insulation materials, ...

Loose-fill cellulose insulation It doesn't take a science degree to realize that when a house is well insulated, the comfort level is much greater in both the cooling and heating seasons, and the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Because warm air naturally rises, the attic or roof area of your home is your first priority for insulating. Insulation reduces the upward flow of heat, keeping it inside your home longer. That means ...

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: I've recently had a home-energy audit sponsored through our local electricity supplier. They recommended additional insulation in my two attic areas (main and in an addition) — blown-in, loose-fill ...

Q My blown-in insulation -- Owens Corning, installed in 1993 -- is 12 inches deep. Can I roll blanket insulation over the existing insulation, rolled out perpendicular to the ceiling joists? Should ...

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 ...

I have received several questions concerning the increased costs of energy for heating and cooling the home. Most of the questions concern whether to add insulation to the attic and whether it's ...