Q–We have an older wood frame home outside Chicago that was built in the 1920s. It has hardly any insulation. A contractor we contacted recommended loose-fill insulation. Can you tell us a little bit ...

Loose-fill fiberglass and cellulose comes in bags. It's ideal for use in attics and to retro-insulate walls. Woodside said the blown-in loose-fill products are easily installed by insulating ...

Q-Our house is about 80 years old and there apparently is no insulation in the walls. Our heating bills are much higher than those of neighbors who have added insulation to their walls. Many had foam ...

I have received several questions concerning the increased costs of energy for heating and cooling the home. Most of the questions concern whether to add insulation to the attic and whether it’s ...

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...

Here in the Pacific Northwest we have exquisite old Craftsmen style houses, many of which have been standing for a century or more. Older homes have a particular charm and elegance, but keeping an old ...