With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Insulating a pitched roof ...

Q: My girlfriend is convinced that we would save on heating expenses if we insulated between the roof rafters. My contention is that only the attic floor needs to be insulated because we only use the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rigid foam applied to the top of a roof can provide modest amounts of insulation while preserving the natural look of rafters and ...

Q How can I insulate the roof of my rambling 250-year-old cottage? Most of the roof space is inaccessible, because the bedrooms are built with dormer windows well up into the sloping roofs. The ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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