Insulating an old house

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! …

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.

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

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

<p>This guide explores insulation options and techniques suitable for older homes, helping you make the best decisions and avoid damage.</p>

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 […]

<p><em>This Old House</em> plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner insulate his HVAC ductwork.</p>

Our house is about 60 years old. Back then, individuals did not really insulate their home. That was because oil was plentiful and cheap...

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.

This post first appeared on the Rockwool R-Class blog. www.rclass.rockwool.com/blog If you’ve been in the construction industry long enough, chances are you’ve had to remove an old mineral wool insulation product during a renovation. I know I have. It’s itchy, easily falls apart, and it often doesn’t completely fill a cavity bay. I’ve had many