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Few home improvements deliver better value, comfort and energy efficiency than insulation. Learn about fiberglass, stone wool, spray foam and cellulose
LESLIE: Ridge vent vs. attic fan? Scott in Georgia is on the line with a question about attic ventilation. How can we help you today? SCOTT: Well, I have a house that has a ridge vent in it. And the temperature in the attic gets to be somewhere around 115 to120 degrees during the summer …
I am building a house in Cleveland, TN. What is your opinion of using a product called Prodex for …
I have a master bathroom area (5×11) that I am looking to remodel — new floor tile, …
I have a question about roof replacement and whether or not roof shingles insulate. My composition …
Tom and Leslie, hopefully you can help me. I have a dissappearing attic stairway that sags, so …
The outside wall of my house is made of brick and inside, we have plaster attached directly to the brick. Will we need a vapor …
Summer heat and storms can be unforgiving but it’s not too late to make investments in your home that will keep weather out and …
Much of the energy spent on home heating and cooling is wasted by poor insulation. Find out how recycled plastic products can …
Insulating and sealing are affordable, effective projects for your green home. Here are our top tips for ensuring year-round …
I have a large attic with a ridge vent, but no soffit vents or other vents for air intake. As such, the attic gets very moist …
Hi guys! Love the podcast! My husband and I are under contract on a house. During inspection, mold was found in the attic on …
Winter storm preparedness is a topic hard to think about as the weather just starts to chill, or when the first light dusting of …
What is the best way to insulate my garage walls that are already sheetrocked? Is is it possible to cut a hole in the top and …
As leaves start to fill the gutters and temperatures drop, it’s time to hop on some fall home improvement projects to help …
Have you ever wished that your inefficient home could be a positive energy power plant, with no energy bills and no carbon …
Trim down your home's energy consumption and increase indoor air quality with Icynene Spray Foam Insulation. Icynene both …
Taking on a home improvement project? Don't make these top five home improvement blunders!
If you're looking to cut energy costs and improve comfort, adding insulation is the single most cost-effective way to …
Hi Money Pit! I have a pine board floor in my attic. The attic has a walk-up staircase and 2×10 joists, so …
What is the best way to insulate a one-and-a-half story home? Our house was built in 1952 and has no soffit vents but does have …
What is the best way to insulate the floor of an attic if the house does not have soffit vents – or any soffits at all? …
A poorly insulated home leaks away valuable energy dollars whether you're using new solar or old-school electric, so do all you …
Tom and Leslie, hopefully you can help me. I have a dissappearing attic stairway that sags, so there is an air gap. The …
I have cellulose insulation that is R19 in the attic from 1985. Can I just add more of it without removing the old stuff? I live …
We bought a house made in 1960 in southern California. It has vaulted ceilings and no attic. There was never any insulation put …
We are planning a complete renovation of a caboose into a guest home/office in New Jersey. We plan to install electric heat, …
I'm having my covered patio converted into a sunroom, and was advised to have this area insulated. I contacted an …
We are talking with several contractors about converting a screened-in eleveated porch (decking floor) to a sunroom. The …
I have an old farmhouse, vinyl sided, with no attic insulation. There is no ridge cap, soffit or side vents. Can I lay down …
