Many may be surprised to learn that most plywood ceiling structures do not have a base level of insulation that was installed when the room was built. Instead, they may have light layers of foam ...

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 ...

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 ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...