You may be losing more heat - and cash - through your basement ceiling than you suspect. But there are steps you can take yourself reduce heating costs and increase comfort. A simple DIY insulation ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...

For a lot of people, a garage is more than just a place for parking cars. Many homeowners also use their garage for home improvement and gardening projects, and some of us use the space to store items ...

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 ...

Insulation isn’t a home's most glamorous feature—it’s tucked away behind walls, after all—but it quietly becomes the MVP of your winter survival strategy when the temperature drops. By keeping the ...