Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Knowing how to insulate an attic while leaving adequate clearance can be tricky. That’s because insulating it to the proper R-value can cause a dramatic loss of headroom if you limit yourself to ...

Wet insulation in your attic or loft is a sneaky problem that can cause more damage than you might think. Beyond the potential for mold and mildew, soggy insulation loses its fluff factor that gives ...

Attics already have that mysterious quality, where items that were at some point important to us (or the home’s previous owners) fill boxes that we forget about, and then eventually rediscover. And ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The heat this summer may have you looking for ways to decrease the temperature in your house, along with your utility bill. 5 On Your Side crawled up into the attic to help you ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q: What’s the best way to ...

A: Anywhere below the Mogollon Rim in Arizona, you need to reach at least the R-30 level of insulation in your attic. You can put in a little more fill to reach the R-38 level — which would be ...

A well-insulated attic can you save you money on heating and cooling bills. Plus, you’ll be more comfortable, and you’ll be doing right by the environment. The idea is to encourage you to put in attic ...

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Department of Water and Power officials unveiled a home insulation rebate program Friday aimed at reducing energy use and slashing DWP bills. The $100-million ...