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 ...

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 ...

Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor temperature regulation and insufficient insulation. Without attic insulation ...

Knowing how to insulate an attic while leaving adequate clearance can be tricky. That's because insulating it to the proper R-value can cause a dramatic loss of headroom if you limit yourself to ...

Insulating your loft saves energy, but loft insulation mistakes can be damaging. Here's what to look out for when you add a ...

The first problem is the challenge of adding effective insulation within a structure that probably wasn’t designed for it. And second, you’ll likely want to insulate in a way that doesn’t cover up the ...

Brrr! It's getting cold out there. And yikes! Your heating bills are starting to climb sky high. Fortunately, there are ways to stay warm without spending a small fortune or packing up and moving to a ...

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 ...