Rigid foam boards are better suited for a finished loft or attic space than fiberglass insulation, which is best reserved for times you can see between the joists. When cold weather rolls in, take a ...

In a house with an unheated basement or crawl space, adding insulation beneath the main floor can save on heating bills and increase comfort during the winter. Usually, the job involves fastening ...

Q–Some of the warm-air ducts from our furnace run through our cold garage to our bedroom above. This is causing heat loss and raising our fuel bills. Can we insulate the ducts without creating a fire ...

“Forward-thinking contractors keep duct insulation in the forefront as they understand the impact it has on temperature loss through the duct system,” said David Richardson, curriculum developer and ...

I am renovating a house and the floor in our rec room gets very cold. We have an accessible crawl space below it. I would like to put up unfaced insulation between the floor joists and lay carpeting ...

Q: I inherited a concrete block building that was then converted into a home several years ago. Part of it has a crawlspace and part is on a concrete slab. The crawlspace is always damp, and the ...

Question: I had a new gas water heater installed by a professional. I think I have negative pressure being created because of my high-efficiency furnace and exhaust. I also installed a six-inch ...

Q: I spoke with you recently about mold in my basement. We have not yet bleached the walls, but did ventilate per your suggestion by opening one of three screened windows (about to pick up new screens ...