Rigid foam used to be nubby styrene pellets pasted together to make picnic coolers that didn’t work well or last very long. Now the material is made in sheets, with more strength and insulation value, ...

Q The walls and doors in the garage of our new house are insulated, but not the ceiling. It was so hot out there during that warm fall week. We would like to store extra food in the garage. Would ...

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As builders and homeowners push for more resilient, energy-efficient structures, the role of high ...

Q: I have a stucco house built in 1959, and there is no sheathing under the stucco, only 15-pound felt over wire laced between the studs. The stucco is in great condition, but the house, built as a ...

Insulating windows helps to conserve energy and make your home warmer in the winter. Window glass loses heat faster than insulated walls or ceilings. Window insulation includes simple upgrades like ...

Does adding heat insulation to your balcony or deck actually help with energy costs? Here's what to know about when to ...

Q. I'm guessing I'm not the only homeowner writing to you about ice dams--at least I think that's what we have. The roof has been covered with snow for weeks now, and just last night we noticed water ...

This question was asked following an 'Ask the Expert' on how to further improve insulation in the home after cavity wall insulation was fitted. Read the full story here: 'What is the cheapest way to ...

Alberto Marranzano removes wallpaper in the kitchen to reveal the 'carnival' underneath. (Photo: Elaine Marranzano) A worker caulks the brick in the 'noggin' construction. (Photo: Elaine Marranzano) ...