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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 crawl space insulation between the floor joists? It is a foil-backed product on both sides which is supposed to include both a radiant barrier and vapor barrier with an R-value of about 15. It is not …
We built a ranch style home in 2012. When it is extremely cold (below zero) and the wind blows we find areas of frost on the the interior walls @ ceiling level. The exterior walls are 2×6, with blown in fiberglass insulation. The attic is insulated to 48 R with blown in fiberglass. The attic is …
I have a master bathroom area (5×11) that I am looking to remodel — new floor tile, shower tile, rebuild the shower, new toilet, etc. I will likely be replacing all of the drywall in order to eliminate 5 layers of existing wallpaper, etc. The bathroom currently gets quite cold (three of the four walls …
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 drop loose material down the cavity? Thanking you in advance. George
Now's the time to prepare for winter and tighten up your home's building envelope with a sealing treatment like GE Silicone II. …
Tips to help cut heating costs in cold weather and improve home comfort. Adding insulation, caulk and other weather-proofing …
Adding insulation to your home is the single most important thing you can do in your home to cut down on energy costs and reduce …
A dry, well ventilated attic will make sure that insulation is doing its job. To improve your attic insulation and efficiency, …
Learn when attic exhaust fans should be used in your attic.
If you’re looking to keep your home warm — a good thing to do is to add insulation. A great place to add it is your …
We are in upstate New York where winters can be well below freezing, with lots of snow and ice and very wet and slushy springs. …
I am looking to add insulation to my attic. Owenscorning.com recommends R-49, however the closest I can find is R-38 and …
While getting a home inspection done for a potential purchase, the inspector pointed out what appeared to be a light blue-gray …
I need some suggestions for heating a cold room in my house. My recent kitchen remodel included raising the ceiling …
We want to add wood flooring up in our attic. Before doing so, we were going to replace the existing installation. …
How do you insulate a shed that has a barn style roof with no overhangs?
Great show! The carpet in my family room is a few years old now and it needs replacement. The problem here is that this carpet …
I have a question about roof replacement and whether or not roof shingles insulate. My composition shingle roof was installed in …
Proper crawlspace insulation can improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency. Check out the tips on Proper crawlspace …
Knowing how to insulate your crawlspace is a great way to cut energy bills and increase comfort. If your crawlspace is not …
Tips to ensure efficiency of Dehumidifier, Home heating and cooling system by following a few simple steps, Have a contractor …
Find out how to properly seal drafts in walls, windows, doors and outlets and switches to increase home comfort year-round, …
Learn small fall fix-ups to avert big winter woes. Fall is a great time to winterize your home by performing a few home …
Find out how to make your home energy efficient and reduce heating costs with home insulation.
When you hear about insulation, you may hear the term R values - this is just a fancy way to measure the thermal resistance of …
Imagine leaving a window open all winter long - the heat loss, the cold drafts, the wasted energy! If your home has a folding …
My contractor recently installed insulation directly on the inside of my roof. Does this make good sense? Should have he …
We have a Cape Cod styled home with attic vents on each end of the attic, along with a ridge vent. The attic is …
