Insulation

Figure D shows how to insulate the attic and crawlspace in your house.

We all know insulation is important to having a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Check out these 25 things to consider when thinking about adding insulation to your house.

Winter is the season when Canadians think most about home insulation because winter is when we feel the greatest need – both physically and financially. The thing is, you have to think correctly about insulation if you want to make wise upgrade decisions. Break free of the four most popular insulation myths and you’ll be warmer and wealthier.

What’s the best attic insulation? That depends on your definition of “best”. An expert home inspector goes through which attic insulation types work best in specific situations.

Yes, it's a messy job. But when the dust (and fiberglass) settles, you'll enjoy a fatter bank account and more comfortable indoor temps year-round.

If these things aren’t insulated ASAP, winter will wreak havoc on your home.

Insulation keeps your home the temperature you want — as long as it's installed correctly. Here are five common insulation mistakes to avoid.

Maximize headroom when insulating an attic.

Do you like it warm and cozy inside this winter? or cool in the summer? The right insulation can help with that. See which insulation works best in attics.

Insulating a Floor Underneath the Crawlspace: To insulate in between the joists underneath the floor in a crawlspace is definitely dirty and annoying work, however it can make a big difference in terms of keeping a space nice and warm / cool. I'm turning a small shed into a workshop and wanted …