The right insulation will keep your home comfy and your energy costs low. Here’s how to calculate how much you need and what kind to buy. Adding insulation can be a low-cost way to cut energy bills.

From echoing hallways and idling buses to boisterous band practices and shop classes, schools have long been known as noisy environments. Beyond the sounds produced by occupants and vehicles, ...

In many high-end new-build projects, ductwork is routinely insulated to help minimize energy loss as conditioned air travels from the HVAC units through the ductwork. But duct insulation is being used ...

You should clean your air ducts every three to five years, but the specifics depend on your home. If you turn on the air conditioning unit to stay cool in the summer, or if you turn on the heat to ...

There are a lot of things to look forward to when the cold temps arrive: Refreshing your wardrobe with a new winter coat, sitting around a fire pit with friends or celebrating the holidays by ...

Q: I inherited a concrete block building that was then converted into a home several years ago. Part of it has a crawlspace and part is on a concrete slab. The crawlspace is always damp, and the ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...