Another problem with closed-cell insulation, according to Marek Ropiak of Anchor is that it's solid, like a rock. “With open cell, the house is tighter and quieter. Closed cell is very hard ...

Along with the wintry chill come thoughts of making our homes as cosy as possible. But no one wants huge heating bills. The ...

There are many different types of insulation available for the home: fiberglass, loose fill, rigid panels and expanding foam. Fiberglass is the most popular because it is easy to install and less e… ...

'The 3M Indoor Window Insulation Kit is a best-seller for a reason,' continues Bob. 'It includes everything you need for installation and the product is known for its clarity and durability.' 'To ...

Insulation plays an important role for your home, but there's a variety of types to choose from. This is our guide to the ...

Q. We have an 80-year-old home with lathe and plaster on the inside walls. The house is hard to heat in the winter and becomes very hot in the summer, so we want to add insulation.

Question: I live in an early 1900s two-story brick home in a historic district. The house has, I think, solid masonry walls. It is very cold in the winter, especially near the exterior walls and ...

UK energy bills are set to rise to close to £2,000 per household in April ...

Foam insulation is generally a polyurethane product, and much of it is sprayed on surfaces or injected into walls. Besides insulating, the foam can serve as a vapor barrier, protect against noise ...

Insulation and sealing options are getting better, however. Some of these improvements make good DIY projects; others are best left to the pros. Either way, the first tool you need is knowledge.

Our small mud room in the rear of the house is absolutely freezing with major drafts coming in to the house to the point that the first floor is almost unlivable in this weather. We took the room down ...