Some types of insulation are cheap and easy to use, but they may come with significant drawbacks, like being vulnerable to ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Adding loose-fill insulation to an unfinished attic is a gotta-do-it project for even the unhandiest homeowner. Blow-in insulation will create a sound barrier and add insulating power to your home, ...

On average, you will spend about $2,100 to fully insulate an attic that does not have existing insulation. The cost of the ...

Your home is your own private sanctuary, a place of cozy warmth, enticing aromas, and calming interior design. Your garage, however, garners comparisons to an old-fashioned outhouse, as its cold, dark ...

When thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less ...

With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Insulating a pitched roof ...

Ceiling insulation is designed to reduce the transfer of heat through the ceiling. Heat naturally flows from warm to cool areas, particularly through ceilings. During the winter months, the heat ...

All too often hot rods are literally "hot" rods. Now, back in the good ol' days there were few choices when it came time to insulate your car. Basically the old jute-backed stuff would help quiet ...

During maintenance of steam systems, the insulation that covers pipes, valves, and fittings is often damaged or removed and not replaced. Pipes, valves, and fittings that are not insulated can be ...

As you'll recall, last issue Gerry Burger gave us a little background on the evolution of interior sound deadening and heat insulation, as well as introducing us to Dynamat' s year- and model-specific ...