Insulating exterior walls with new insulation in a hidden wall cavity during an upgrade is challenging. Insulating outside walls cavities with injection foam shows promise as one solution. It’s not ...

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

Getting hit with a huge utility bill is unpleasant, but it’s even worse when you know that it’s high due to heat or air conditioning loss through the doors, windows, or walls. Fitting exterior walls ...

Exterior insulation and finish systems, or EIFS, are proprietary wall cladding assemblies that combine rigid insulation board with a water-resistant exterior coating. EIFS are popular chiefly for ...

The wife and I bought a house a month and a half ago, and gutted most of the kitchen today as the start of our kitchen renovation (don't worry, taking lots of pics for the inevitable thread). I poked ...

Heating experts show how a quick fix in hidden areas like outlets can reduce bills and make your home more comfortable.

I am renovating a house and the floor in our rec room gets very cold. We have an accessible crawl space below it. I would like to put up unfaced insulation between the floor joists and lay carpeting ...

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. On average, around a ...

Q How can I apply spray foam along the edges of my basement wall where the floor frame meets exterior walls? On two walls the ...