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 ...

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

The typical cost of attic insulation is between $1,500 and $3,500, with a national average of $2,500. Cost factors for attic insulation installation include attic size, insulation type, insulation ...

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 ...

Most of us rarely go up there and we don’t think about it much. More than likely you only think of it as extra space to put our old junk. But if you could find another place to put those future garage ...

A house without enough insulation is like a kid without a coat—bound to get cold. So if you’re sick of drafts and high heating bills, it might be time to help your home “bundle up” by learning how to ...

Folding stairs are a great convenience in opening up an attic for storage, but they can also be a significant cause of heat loss. This is also true of uninsulated trapdoors that lead into attics and ...

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:. 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 ...

Home inspectors keep sounding the same alarm about attics because what happens above the ceiling quietly dictates how healthy ...

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

Mold, allergens and even rodent urine found under attic insulation in miltiple homes in Hampton Roads, Va. We’re ...