Removing old attic insulation can improve your home's energy efficiency and air quality, but it’s not a task to jump into unprepared. From dealing with potentially hazardous materials to getting ...

Adding blown-in insulation to your attic space is a popular way to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling costs. But what if you already have fiberglass insulation? Do you need ...

Dilema: Beneath the drywall is some nice thick blown in insulation, which I want to preserve. I don’t want a mess of removing it and the cost with replacing it.

An insulation contractor will charge $1,347 to blow insulation into a 1,200-square foot open attic area with 12-inch deep coverage, which includes labor and material.

The cellulose is blown into the attic or walls through long, flexible tubes that run from the blower to an application nozzle. Cellulose is allowed to fill the cavities or blanket existing insulation.

Removing blown-in insulation requires a slightly different approach compared to batts. This type of insulation, often made of fiberglass or cellulose, is loose and spread evenly across the attic ...