Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Installing insulation in walls is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has produced an instructional three-part video series along with pictorial guides to assist insulation contractors and ...

Last week's column addressed cellulose insulation, which is the greenest and one of the most effective insulation materials available. But it isn't always practical or affordable to install cellulose.

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to install batt insulation," said an inventor, from Vancouver, Wash., "so I invented the ENSAPOLE. My design would ...

I did it -- I scheduled an energy audit for my home in Brattleboro. I’ll report the results here, so you’ll be the first to know if I’m proud of my work orŠ I don’t want to think about it. I bought it ...

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 ...