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Q: I've recently had a home-energy audit sponsored through our local electricity supplier. They recommended additional insulation in my two attic areas (main and in an addition) — blown-in, loose-fill ...

Q: The room over the garage is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The attic insulation was checked and OK’d by an insulation company. The roof was replaced last summer, installing ridge vents ...

Owning an older home is a lot like owning an older vehicle. While it doesn’t have the features or comforts of its modern counterparts, the right upgrades can make it perform better than it did the day ...

Cold floors are more than an annoyance under your feet; they are a clear sign that heat and money are leaking out of your ...

If you’re going to replace the siding or cladding on the exterior of your house, you should take the opportunity to add external insulation for a more comfortable house and lower energy bills. Jeff ...

Pittsburgh, May 12, 2009 — Existing commercial buildings consume approximately 18 percent of all U.S. annual energy based on floor area, and a vast majority will require roof replacement over the next ...

To insulate or not to insulate, that is the question. Is it better to ignore this hidden and unseen condition in your house or is it better to research it and address it? Well, if the latter is your ...

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Adding blown-in insulation to your attic space is a popular way to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling costs. But what if you already have fiberglass insulation? Do you need to ...

Q. I’ve recently had a home-energy audit sponsored through our local electricity supplier. They recommended additional insulation in my two attic areas (main and in an addition) — blown-in, loose-fill ...