Adding insulation to attic floors is essential to keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If installing insulation in this hard-to-reach space seems like a costly job or not worth ...

Q: In this coldest of winters, I need help! My family room floor is like a block of ice and my several attempts to fix the problem have failed. I've read many of your columns about insulation problems ...

Q.I live in a small condo. My upstairs neighbor put in creaky wood floors. I hear every step he takes. I have heard that you can insulate between floors, but that mostly it helps with television noise ...

Air drafts can rapidly chill a house, no matter how much you run your heating system. If you've ever wondered why your house is so drafty, the causes are easy to pinpoint. Solutions can be as simple ...

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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 ...

Owning an older home is a lot like owning an older vehicle. While it doesn’t have the features or comforts of its modern counterparts, the right upgrades can make it perform better than it did the day ...