Q: What are rim joists, and how do you insulate them? Our home was recently inspected, and the buyer asked that we pay for the repairs. Is this something I can do myself? A: Rim joists are the boards ...

An important way to conserve fossil fuels is assessing and developing a plan to upgrade home insulation. While insulating materials do not heat or cool, they do act to prevent the flow of heat into or ...

Adding loose-fill insulation to an unfinished attic is a gotta-do-it project for even the unhandiest homeowner. Blow-in insulation will create a sound barrier and add insulating power to your home, ...