Q: My question is about foam insulation. I went to a meeting about insulating attics, and the speaker said that you could seal up the entire attic with foam with no ill effects. He would spray the ...

Q. We're going to add more insulation to our attic this fall. How much do we need? And you've written a few times about warm air from the house getting into the attic. But, looking at the ceilings in ...

I’ve heard that one big hot air leak point is the attic opening in the house. How important is it if it’s not insulated? How much warmth is lost to the attic in the winter, and how much is it costing ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: I just moved into a new house and I went up into the attic to store some holiday decorations. There was no insulation on the cover or seals around it. Shouldn't the cover be insulated and ...

Sealing your home before the first freeze can quietly slash your heating bill for months.

Attic insulation is essential for the ongoing efficiency of your household—it helps lower utility bills and make your home more comfortable throughout the year. Beyond that, attic insulation also ...