If you live in a home built before 1980, you may be able to slash your energy costs by increasing your home’s insulation. Here’s what you need to know. How to know if you have enough insulation Energy awareness began rising in the 1970s. By 1980, homebuilders began increasing the amount of insulation in houses,… Read more »
Rooms above uninsulated garages may be harder to cool and warm than the rest of your house. You also may notice car odors in those rooms. The solution to these problems is to insulate and air seal the garage ceiling. Here’s what you need to know about installing garage ceiling insulation. In through the garage,… Read more »
Smart homeowners think of their homes as more than just a place to live. Their houses are also their biggest investment. By strategically investing modest sums of money now, you’ll see major savings later. Here are 11 keys spots to spend money with an eye toward saving. Heating and air conditioning units should be inspected… Read more »
Keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer depends on a whole system of comfort engineering. Chief among the components is insulation, the blanket of material in the walls and attic that resists the flow of heat transference from outside to inside and vice versa. Technology and the move toward greater environmental awareness… Read more »
