The typical cost of attic insulation is between $1,500 and $3,500, with a national average of $2,500. Cost factors for attic insulation installation include attic size, insulation type, insulation ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

If your house never feels as warm or cool as it should, the problem probably isn’t your HVAC system—it’s your attic. Poor ...

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

Fiber glass is the most popular insulation used in homes. It is widely available, inexpensive compared with other varieties and easy to install. Batts of insulation are simply short strips; standard ...

Q: My single-level, end-unit condominium, built in the early 1980s, is always cold, despite the fact that the outside walls are insulated and the windows are double glazed. I have a gas furnace in the ...

I did it -- I scheduled an energy audit for my home in Brattleboro. I’ll report the results here, so you’ll be the first to know if I’m proud of my work orŠ I don’t want to think about it. I bought it ...

Knowing how to insulate an attic while leaving adequate clearance can be tricky. That's because insulating it to the proper R-value can cause a dramatic loss of headroom if you limit yourself to ...