Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point ...

There are some big myths out there about insulation and they're holding homeowners back from realizing great energy savings and home efficiency improvements. Brrr… it’s chilly out there. This winter ...

While HVAC companies have traditionally found growth through the addition of plumbing and electrical divisions, more and more contractors are capitalizing on home-performance opportunities and adding ...

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.

Uninsulated earthquake damaged homes can now have their home insulated with Pink® Batts® wall insulation , another good call. Pink® Batts® insulation will be at this weekends Rebuild & Renovate ...

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Brrr… it’s chilly out there. This winter has seen some record storms in the Raleigh-Durham area, so it’s not surprising that I’ve seen a flurry of questions ...