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 ...

A house without enough insulation is like a kid without a coat—bound to get cold. So if you’re sick of drafts and high heating bills, it might be time to help your home “bundle up” by learning how to ...

Q. Someone put flooring in the attic of my 100 year old home and used the area for storage. I don't think they put any insulation under this flooring, as it is cold near the kitchen ceiling that is ...

Q. I have a serious problem with ice damming in my house and have been looking for solutions. It all seems to boil down to not letting the roof heat up from indoor heat sources. It seems that spraying ...

This regularly-scheduled sponsored column is written by the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy team (AIRE). This county program helps you make smart energy decisions that save you money and leaves ...

After reviewing several types of attic insulation, including the most sought-after products, our top pick is the Owens Corning R-38 Faced Fiberglass Insulation. Made of stiff fiberglass batts, this ...

Attic moisture rarely announces itself with a dramatic roof failure. It usually begins with one overlooked gap, a thin ...

An ice dam is a large mass of ice that builds up on the lower edge of a roof, gutters or eavestrough if they’re blocked or improperly sloped. Ice damming usually occurs when there has been a ...