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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Poor heating of rooms in homes equipped with warm-air furnaces can sometimes be traced to heat loss through uninsulated or poorly sealed air ducts. When ducts run through cold areas such as crawl ...

Adding insulation to attic floors is essential to keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If installing insulation in this hard-to-reach space seems like a costly job or not worth ...

It is far from glamorous, but picking the right attic insulation for your home is crucial for keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer. With so many types of attic insulation to choose from ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The heat this summer may have you looking for ways to decrease the temperature in your house, along with your utility bill. 5 On Your Side crawled up into the attic to help you ...

Fiberglass insulation is not airtight. Heck, it will barely even slow air propelled by convection, differential pressure or wind. It is especially helpless against air moving through a leaky pipe ...

A homeowner might be looking to improve the house’s energy efficiency by installing additional blown-in wool into an attic, for example. But caution should be taken around insulated flexible ducts so ...

In many high-end new-build projects, ductwork is routinely insulated to help minimize energy loss as conditioned air travels from the HVAC units through the ductwork. But duct insulation is being used ...

Follow these surprisingly easy tips and techniques for sealing air leaks in your home and save big money on your heating and cooling bills. Keep cool and save money on air conditioning too. Here are ...