Q: My girlfriend is convinced that we would save on heating expenses if we insulated between the roof rafters. My contention is that only the attic floor needs to be insulated because we only use the ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Insulating between rafters will do no good because the attic should be ventilated, and the rafter insulation would be between two unheated spaces. You can add insulation to the floor, the more the ...

When it comes to keeping a poorly insulated home warm, every little helps. To prevent heat loss through your attic, start by ...

Knowing how to insulate an attic while leaving adequate clearance can be tricky. That's because insulating it to the proper R-value can cause a dramatic loss of headroom if you limit yourself to ...

QUESTION: My son just bought a house. We noticed on the third level it is unfinished and there is no insulation up there. Should he insulate that area? And would you put the insulation on the floor or ...

Like so many of us, my brother-in-law is tightening his belt, looking for ways to stretch a dollar. With higher energy prices, I wasn't surprised when he called the other night and asked about putting ...

There are many building components in a home that are hidden behind drywall or just out of sight. As an architect in the Washington area, I’ve worked with numerous homeowners to help them understand ...

Q How can I insulate the roof of my rambling 250-year-old cottage? Most of the roof space is inaccessible, because the bedrooms are built with dormer windows well up into the sloping roofs. The ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 ...