A partial solution to these issues is to keep the interior air circulating. Have the thermostat in the “On” position during ...

Insulation is an important part of any home. Not only does it retain heat during the winter by restricting air flow, but it also reduces the cost of heating and cooling throughout the year. For more ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...

You know you need warm layers when the temperature drops. But not just any jacket will do. Choosing the right insulation for the conditions is the key to enjoying cold-weather adventures—and staying ...

For decades, building material companies have shredded old newspapers to create cellulose insulation. But as newspapers have declined, the cellulose insulation industry has found itself in a bind, ...

Research Fellow at the Leeds Sustainability Institute, Leeds Beckett University Insulation is designed to make heating our homes more efficient, but if it isn’t installed properly it can sometimes ...

Garages often house the mechanical systems that run your home—from the electrical breaker box to your HVAC system, explains home-renovation specialist and Trane partner Anthony Carrino, the star of ...

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