Insulating an old house

When one pops there head into the attic they may see something similar to the first picture & think that hey, I need some more insulation. I have lost count…

While soundproofing an attic floor may seem like a complex and time-consuming process, it's really not as difficult as you might imagine.

Old home insulation is a bit of a rare bird. You can't use the same methods to insulate as you would in new construction without causing problems.

See which types of insulation to use for your next home insulation project, get installation tips, and learn whether you should call in the pros or DIY.

A lot of people extol the powers of spray foam these days. When it comes to big gains in R-value and air sealing, there is really nothing else that stands a chance. But insulation doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It must not only be effective at stopping heat transfer in a lab but must also […]

One summer about 40 years ago, at a time when I was deciding between going to college and working while doing neither, my father hooked me up with a gig […]

An old product with big advantages makes a comeback.

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! …

When the owners of an old wood-framed building say that they’re doing a “gut rehab job,” that usually means that they’re demolishing the lath-and-plaster walls to expose the studs — the first step of renovation work that usually includes new wiring, new plumbing, and new insulation.

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