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 ...

An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point in energy-saving initiatives. Installing insulation at the rim joists ...

If you're still on the fence about the potential benefits of insulating old homes, know that new studies have revealed that adding or improving insulation in existing homes can help mitigate health ...

By slowing the transfer of heat between your house and the outdoors, insulation helps keep your living space cooler in the summer and toastier in the winter—all while shrinking your energy bills.

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...

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 ...

Insulation isn't one of the most glamorous aspects of your home. And hidden away behind your walls, it's easy for the average person to forget that it plays a pivotal role in the function of your home ...