Q: I have some things stored in my attic. It was extremely hot up there when I open the closet ceiling cover. The attic floor is insulated. How can I keep it cooler? A: People often are not aware how ...

Highlights The average radiant barrier cost for parts and labor is $1,700, or between $710 and $2,840. Labor rates, the total surface area, and the type of radiant barrier selected are the biggest ...

A radiant barrier has become a useful way to keep your home cooler in the summer by reflecting the sun's heat up so it doesn't enter your attic, and in the winter by keeping the heat within your home, ...

Attic radiant barriers and interior radiation control coatings are proven technologies that significantly reduce the flow of radiant heat across attic spaces. This reduction in radiant heat lowers ...

This article was originally published July 9, 2012. As the temperatures rise, you start worrying about your air-conditioning bill and hope that somewhere, somehow you can find a new, improved and ...

Radiant barriers are a fairly easy way to cut down on energy consumption in your home. Optimally, they are installed with your roofing material, but in existing homes, they can be added from the ...

Dear Jim: I opened the attic access panel in my closet to get a box and the heat was staggering. We have plenty of attic insulation, so is this increasing our cooling costs? If so, what can we do to ...

Question: I opened the attic access panel in my closet to get a box and the heat was intense. There is attic insulation so is this increasing our cooling costs? If so, how can I reduce the heat?

The attic accounts for a tremendous amount of lost energy. This space can reach up to 165 degrees in summer months. When this heat makes its way into the rest of the building, energy efficiency drops ...

Still stinging from summer utility bills the size of a hefty car payment and looking toward another long cooling season, North Texans want relief. BEN TORRES/Special Contributor Jose Luis Contreras ...

If you've ever touched your ceiling on a July afternoon and pulled your hand back like you touched a stove, you already know the feeling. You've got the AC turned up, the vents blasting, and somehow ...