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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor ...

Ceiling insulation is designed to reduce the transfer of heat through the ceiling. Heat naturally flows from warm to cool areas, particularly through ceilings. During the winter months, the heat ...

Dear Jim: I like recessed lights, but I hear they are leaky and inefficient. Are there new types which are more efficient? How do I install one properly in an insulated ceiling? – Drew H. Dear Drew: ...

Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...