Insulation is our No. 1 line of defense against high heating costs, and my favorite type of insulation is cellulose. Along with its effectiveness at slowing heat flow, cellulose insulation is a green ...

If you need to insulate your attic, blowing in cellulose insulation is an easy job you can do yourself by renting a blower. To install the insulation, blow the cellulose in up to the level of your ...

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 ...

Thanks to the expanded array of insulation options now on the market, an insulation upgrade can open up once-overlooked areas of your home into livable space. Establishing a budget—based on research ...

Did you know that nearly 30% of household energy loss occurs through poorly insulated windows and doors This staggering figure highlights a frequently ...

House, built in 1968. Attic insulation, maybe six-eight inches of blown wool/fiberglass = not much.<BR><BR>Option 1: Company man came out, quoted $500 to blow an extra eight inches of fiberglass on ...

Insulating exterior walls with new insulation in a hidden wall cavity during an upgrade is challenging. Insulating outside walls cavities with injection foam shows promise as one solution. It’s not ...

LOS ANGELES (CN) - U.S. Greenfiber, Pulte Home Corp. and Quality Interiors endanger public health by making and installing "wet blown cellulose insulation," known as Cocoon insulation, which promotes ...

Any expert opinion on the practical difference between R38 and R49 cellulose insulation for attic blow in? We know the higher the number, the better, but in a brownstone, is it worth an extra $1,000?