Home insulation ideas

It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

Learn how to add insulation to walls that have drywall on them. Find out your options for adding insulation to closed walls.

Keep the heat in with this attic insulation guide:

Insulating a Floor Underneath the Crawlspace: To insulate in between the joists underneath the floor in a crawlspace is definitely dirty and annoying work, however it can make a big difference in terms of keeping a space nice and warm / cool. I'm turning a small shed into a workshop and wanted …

Budget-friendly ways to stay warm this winter.

Are you wondering how to keep a poorly insulated house warm? Fear not, as here are several inexpensive ideas to help you this winter.

Here are some budget-friendly methods to insulating mobile home skirting: Foam board insulation, fiberglass batting, reflective insulation, adding skirting vents, hay bales, and sealing any gaps in the skirting with weatherproofing caulk.

The five most popular types of insulation are fiberglass, mineral wool, cellulose, polyurethane foam and polystyrene. Many homeowners prefer fiberglass or polystyrene over the others because they are more affordable, and are generally easier to install for someone who’s going the DIY route instead of consulting the likes of Hire It Done to find a…Read more →

A cold and drafty house can be uncomfortable. Here's why it's cold in the house and some cheap ways to keep your house warm and draft-proof.

Learn why crawl space insulation is important to the energy efficiency of any home, plus get product suggestions and tips on when to call the pros and when to DIY.

Winterize your home with insulation projects to properly protect pipes, outlets, attics, and much more! Find your insulation weak spots.

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Regretting the decision of not insulating your home enough? Yielding high energy bills? Feeling too cold or too humid inside your house?

Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation. That's because winter presents the greatest insulation needs – both physically and financially. The thing is, you have to think correctly about insulation in the off-season if you want to make wise upgrade decisions. Break free…

If you're doing a home renovation and looking for formaldehyde-free fiberglass insulation or other eco options, this blog post can help.

We all know insulation is important to having a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Check out these tips for adding insulation!

Retrofit your home to stay warm in winter and keep cool in the summer Even the nicest of living spaces can be a little unpleasant if your walls aren't insulated enough. But what can you do if your home is already finished and the drywall...

Foam board insulation is easy to use and is a great DIY way to add some insulation. It comes in standard sheets and in many thicknesses.

Adding insulation and vapor barriers to crawl spaces saves energy and prevents mold and radon gas from entering your home.