Q. I want to install reflective insulation in my unfinished attic. Can I do this myself? A. Reflective insulation or radiant barriers can be installed in some attics by do-it-yourselfers. Whether it ...

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, ...

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You may be among the many homeowners who ignore their attic except for the quick trip to retrieve holiday decorations once a year, but ignoring your attic comes at a price through wasted energy and ...

Dear Pablo: Is it more cost effective to install an attic fan or add additional insulation? When the sun shines on your roof, the dark shingles (assuming that you have a shingled roof) collect the sun ...

Brr, many homeowners begin to may closer attention to their attic insulation this time of the year. Adding blown-in insulation to your attic space is definitely one of the most effective ways to ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...