Dear Jim: I use the attic floor for storage. When I recently went up there, I noticed there is no insulation or weatherstripping on the cover to the attic. Will I save enough energy to make it ...

Annual energy bills go up, and most of the cost literally escapes through walls, windows, and spaces you can’t even see. Cheap insulation isn’t cheap — it makes homes uncomfortable, with cold air in ...

Uneven room temperatures can signal hidden issues, and ignoring them may lead to higher energy costs and long-term comfort ...

At this time of year we need to talk about basic house insulation. Although it has been a nice summer, it won’t be long until we will be using our furnaces regularly. How do you keep the heat inside ...

Q: The insulation in our 50-year-old attic is compacted and the paper facing is crumbling. Can we put new insulation on top of the old? Are blankets or blown-in insulation best? A: It is OK to put new ...

Homeowners who have insulated attics, sealed windows and updated heating systems are often baffled when some areas of their homes continue to be drafty and uncomfortable during cold weather. Sometimes ...