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 ...

When it comes to what's in insulation and what it's made of, the answer will depend on the type of insulation. Its make up, ...

Down vs. Synthetic Insulation: The Science of Staying Warm. Here’s What You Need to Know. Down and synthetic fill are used in ...

Q: Our home is 35-40 years old. The blown-in insulation in the attic has settled in most places to about an inch below the rafters. Should we, 1. Have more blown in? 2. Remove the old insulation first ...

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...

Insulation isn't one of the most glamorous aspects of your home. And hidden away behind your walls, it's easy for the average person to forget that it plays a pivotal role in the function of your home ...

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 ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

My house has drafty walls. It also has beautiful plasterwork on the drafty walls which I don’t want to destroy. I’m considering blown-in insulation and was wondering whether anyone has gotten this ...

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 ...