You may be losing more heat - and cash - through your basement ceiling than you suspect. But there are steps you can take yourself reduce heating costs and increase comfort. A simple DIY insulation ...

QUESTION: The two bedrooms above the garage are very cold. Heating pipes go along the ceiling; the fully exposed ones I can insulate, but the others are half-recessed in the ceiling. How can I ...

Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor temperature regulation and insufficient insulation. Without attic insulation ...

It is easy to insulate walls, ceilings and floors when you know a few simple tricks. Although there are several choices, fiberglass insulation is the best. It is lightweight, inexpensive, relatively ...

I have a brownstone and the first floor apartment is cold. It also contains the thermostat to the 3 family building. I am thinking of insulating the basement to make it warmer. Currently there is an ...

Q: My summer cottage has a glassed-in porch with a gabled roof that is vented, with a flat ceiling, creating a small attic. The porch will not be heated. Does it make sense to put insulation on that ...

When temperatures whip from freezing to mild and back again, that “small leak” in your roof or attic can quickly turn into a ...

Residents can save on their electricity bills this winter by insulating their ceilings as it reduces the costs of heating, said Eskom. “There are several products on the market that you can use for ...