Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adding blown-in insulation to your attic space is a popular way to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling costs.

Q:I have four questions about adding insulation over existing blown-in pink Owens Corning insulation installed in 1993. My current blown-in insulation is 12 inches deep. Can I roll blanket insulation ...

Q: I have four questions about adding insulation over existing blown-in pink Owens Corning insulation installed in 1993. My current blown-in insulation is 12 inches deep. Can I roll blanket insulation ...

The right insulation will keep your home comfy and your energy costs low. Here’s how to calculate how much you need and what ...

While HVAC companies have traditionally found growth through the addition of plumbing and electrical divisions, more and more contractors are capitalizing on home-performance opportunities and adding ...

I live in an early 1900s two-story brick home in a historic district. The house has, I think, solid masonry walls. It is very cold in the winter, especially near the exterior walls and windows.

Q: What is the best way to upgrade insulation? A: Adding insulation can keep a home more comfortable in both the winter and the summer. It also saves on energy bills and is one way to help combat ...

Q: I've recently had a home-energy audit sponsored through our local electricity supplier. They recommended additional insulation in my two attic areas (main and in an addition) — blown-in, loose-fill ...

Insulation acts like a giant blanket for your home, ensuring it retains heat in winter and stays cool in summer. It also ...

Q. I live in a house that was built in the 1950s, with an addition built in the early 1960s. It has "face brick" on the outside. Is it feasible to have insulation added to the walls of this type of ...

That’s great news for your wallet and the planet. But 9 out of 10 homes in the U.S. are under-insulated, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with older residences especially likely ...