Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rigid foam boards are better suited for a finished loft or attic space than fiberglass insulation, which is best reserved for ...

One of the major concerns homeowners have during winter is frozen pipes. In Colorado Springs, Colo., when winter sets in it not only causes temperatures to plummet, but it also threatens to freeze ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point ...

Question: My daughter is having carpeting installed for the first time in her living room, on the steps and in the upstairs hallway. Her steps and hallway floor are very squeaky. What can she do ...

I’ve read about folks who insulated their crawlspace. I’m thinking about doing the job. My question is for those who’ve done the work already – What kind of energy savings did you notice (cost of ...

I insulated the crawl space under the newer part of my kitchen a couple of years back, and it seems to me to have made a bit of difference in temperature control in both summer and winter. I'm sure ...

Question: My home is 35 years old and I have a contract with Orkin for re-inspection for termites every year. The representative told me I needed to replace my insulation; he said part of it was ...

Question: You have often said that crawlspace vents need to be opened in the winter. Why is that? I always thought they should be closed to keep my water pipes from freezing. Answer: I used to think ...