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 ...

We all know that we need to have insulation in our attics for comfort and energy efficiency. But how much do we need? And how do we add more? Let me help you figure this out. All insulation is rated ...

Ross insulates an attic; Richard talks irrigation repairs; Mark paves a parking spot. Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner dealing with ice dams decide whether to insulate from his attic roof rafters or ...

Anyone who visits their attic might realize just how poorly that space is insulated. What should be done, if that's the case, to insulate the house properly? Jamie Wine, executive director of the ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

Q: We sold our home, and the buyers asked for an inspection. One of the things the home inspector listed for repair was the attic insulation. The inspector said that because we had installed flooring ...

Insulation works by having many tiny air pockets. These air pockets are not good heat conductors and, therefore, reduce heat conduction through the insulation. Insulation also reduces heat radiation ...