Insulating your attic with fiberglass batts or rolls is economical and, on the whole, easier than blowing in loose-fill cellulose. This remains the favored method of insulating attics for most do ...

Removing old attic insulation can improve your home's energy efficiency and air quality, but it’s not a task to jump into unprepared. From dealing with potentially hazardous materials to getting ...

What you need to know before insulating your attic January 17, 2017 More than 8 years ago According to the Department of Energy, properly insulating the attic can save 10 to 50 percent on a ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Insulating your ceilings will cost between $875 to $7,350 for a 1,200-square foot area, depending upon the blown-in insulation material used. ... Best Attic Insulation. By Nick Gerhardt.

This is the easiest way to insulate your attic door, according to Bickford. First, he says to cut the batts so that they overhang the backside of the attic door a bit, adding that it may take two ...

This blanket-style attic insulation is easy to cut and install, and the thick insulating material also helps reduce noise and ...

E19 | Attic Insulation, Parking Spot | Ask This Old House. Season 21 Episode 19 | 23m 42s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner dealing with ice dams decide whether to ...

Say you find 14 inches of blown-in cellulose insulation, which has a typical R-value of around R-3.5 per inch, in your attic. That means your attic is insulated to about R-49, or 14 x 3.5.

Q. I live in an 1860s farmhouse. One hundred years ago, the attic was used as a bedroom; it has an opening for a wood stove. Right now we have the opening to the stairs blocked with an insulated door.