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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...

Insulating windows helps to conserve energy and make your home warmer in the winter. Window glass loses heat faster than insulated walls or ceilings. Window insulation includes simple upgrades like ...