Removing old attic insulation can improve your home's energy efficiency and air quality, but it’s not a task to jump into unprepared. From dealing with potentially hazardous materials to getting a ...

Q: The insulation in our 50-year-old attic is compacted and the paper facing is crumbling. Can we put new insulation on top of the old? Are blankets or blown-in insulation best? A: It is OK to put new ...

If a grayish, pebble-like substance lurks silently in the attic of an older home, ignorance on the part of the owner will not work out to be bliss. In some homes built between 1919 and 1990, ...

Most of us rarely go up there and we don’t think about it much. More than likely you only think of it as extra space to put our old junk. But if you could find another place to put those future garage ...

Brr, many homeowners begin to may closer attention to their attic insulation this time of the year. Adding blown-in insulation to your attic space is definitely one of the most effective ways to ...

Q: What are some tips for insulating an older home? A: Here in the Pacific Northwest, there are many exquisite old Craftsman-style houses, many of which have been standing for a century or more. Older ...

One of the biggest ways your home can lose heat is through an improperly insulated attic. Here's how to get the peak of your ...

After reviewing several types of attic insulation, including the most sought-after products, our top pick is the Owens Corning R-38 Faced Fiberglass Insulation. Made of stiff fiberglass batts, this ...

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 ...