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Is it a good idea to have both a ridge vent and an attic fan for heat removal, or will using both systems together drive up energy costs? One caller gets advice on the best way to ventilate his attic without a loss of inside air conditioning. Transcript LESLIE: Ridge vent vs. attic fan? Scott …
We bought a house made in 1960 in southern California. It has vaulted ceilings …
I am building a house in Cleveland, TN. What is your opinion of using a product …
I am the new owner of a brand new contractor grade Colonial home, and would …
Find out how to make your home energy efficient and reduce heating costs with home insulation.
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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 …
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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 …
