Insulation

If you live in an older home, understanding what pads your walls is essential to keeping your family safe. Here are three common types of insulation found in old homes and their potential hazards.

Proper insulation is the best way to maximize comfort and minimize energy bills

Here are some simple and easy tips for installing wall insulation to help you save money and become more energy-efficient.

A Chicago couple uses spray-foam insulation made from soybeans to keep their kitchen cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

These foam-core panels at Carlisle will stand for a century and keep heating costs down

This guide explores insulation options and techniques suitable for older homes, helping you make the best decisions and avoid damage.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how he installs roofing and siding in this educational, step-by-step guide.

Here’s how to prevent ice dams in 8 steps so you can enjoy a winter free of icicles and the damage they can do to your roof.

Learn how to pick a new insulation option for your home. Our guide covers materials plus health and safety considerations.

Your basement is valuable real estate, and it's an ideal place for the low-cost extra bedroom, family room or workout space you've always wanted

3 easy steps and neat trick to safely make tidy cuts in fiberglass insulation batts.

A crawl space must be adequately insulated to reap the temperature-regulating benefits. Read on to learn how to insulate your crawl space.