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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many may be surprised to learn that most plywood ceiling structures do not have a base level of insulation that was installed when ...

Q: My summer cottage has a glassed-in porch with a gabled roof that is vented, with a flat ceiling, creating a small attic. The porch will not be heated. Does it make sense to put insulation on that ...

We recently had the pleasure of touring a major insulation manufacturing plant and acting as judges in a regional and national competition recognizing “Americas Best Insulation Installer.” We learned ...

Condensation on your ceiling can be very frustrating. While the problem may seem minor at first, condensation can lead to significant structural issues if left unchecked. Understanding why ...

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 ...

Insulating windows helps to conserve energy and make your home warmer in the winter. Window glass loses heat faster than insulated walls or ceilings. Window insulation includes simple upgrades like ...

I have a brownstone and the first floor apartment is cold. It also contains the thermostat to the 3 family building. I am thinking of insulating the basement to make it warmer. Currently there is an ...

Yet Another (armwt) home/house thread:<BR><BR>Putting up a new drywall ceiling on our "sunroom". The room was originally a screened-in porch when the house was constructed, off the back bedroom at the ...

It is easy to insulate walls, ceilings and floors when you know a few simple tricks. Although there are several choices, fiberglass insulation is the best. It is lightweight, inexpensive, relatively ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...