By slowing the transfer of heat between your house and the outdoors, insulation helps keep your living space cooler in the summer and toastier in the winter—all while shrinking your energy bills.

Updating your home can save you money on utility bills and make your home more comfortable to live in. They can even be necessary as your existing systems age. But footing the bill for big updates ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Warmer-than-average heat has been the norm this year. In fact, this summer ...

Q My blown-in insulation -- Owens Corning, installed in 1993 -- is 12 inches deep. Can I roll blanket insulation over the existing insulation, rolled out perpendicular to the ceiling joists? Should ...

Insulation isn't one of the most glamorous aspects of your home. And hidden away behind your walls, it's easy for the average person to forget that it plays a pivotal role in the function of your home ...

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If you're still on the fence about the potential benefits of insulating old homes, know that new studies have revealed that adding or improving insulation in existing homes can help mitigate health ...

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 ...