Does Your Home Need More Insulation?

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Expert DIY advice on measuring how much insulation you home has, figuring how much to add, understanding R-values, and basic practices for insulation. In This Article: Understanding R-Values Calculating Insulation Needs Inspecting Home Insulation Basic Insulating Practices In the battle against winter cold and sky-high home energy costs, the first line of defense is home […]

5 Home Projects To Do Before Cold Weather Arrives

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With winter right around the corner, it’s time to complete a few home projects that are best handled before the weather turns colder and the days grow shorter—most notably buttoning up your house and getting its heating system working comfortably and efficiently. Don’t wait too long. When cold weather and short days arrive, you won’t […]

How to Insulate an Attic

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In This Article: How to Insulate a Finished Attic How to Insulate an Unfinished Attic Whether your attic is finished or unfinished, this expert DIY guide will show you how to insulate it. Includes where insulation goes, the need for vapor barriers, and basic installation techniques. In an unfinished attic, the goal of insulation is […]

How to Insulate a Concrete Slab Floor

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An expert step-by-step guide about insulating a concrete slab floor, as well as how to prepare the insulated surface for finishing with floor materials. Have you converted your basement or garage to a recreation room or similar living space? If so, and its uninsulated concrete floor is ridiculously cold underfoot, consider insulating it. Insulating a […]