Insulation Installation

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How to Insulate a Crawl Space

Boost your energy efficiency and prevent water damage.

Fiberglass insulation.
Fiberglass Insulation Dangers

Fiberglass insulation is all around you, but there are plenty of reasons you shouldn't want it anywhere near you. Know the potential dangers of too much exposure.

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Cathedral Ceiling Insulation: 4 Mistakes to Avoid

Installing insulation into cathedral ceilings can be tricky, but if you avoid making these mistakes, you should end up with a great result.

Blown cellulose insulation in an attic.
How to Blow Insulation into Existing Walls

It's not impossible to get insulation inside the existing walls of your home. Follow this step-by-step method and get the job done.

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Foil Insulation vs Fiberglass

Consider this contender in the insulation battle.

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Using Foam Board Insulation to Help Insulate a Floor

Foam board insulation is used on attics and walls.

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Cutting Batt Insulation

The easy way to cut roll or blanket insulation.

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Home Insulation Installation - Preparation

Planning will make things smoother.

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R-38 Insulation Thickness

How thick is R-38 insulation? Check out this quick article to find out.

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3 Options for Insulating Existing Walls

If your home’s walls are not insulated, don’t worry. You can still put insulation inside existing walls if you know what to use.

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Installing a Vapor Barrier in Your Basement

Stop moisture damage before it starts.

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Can I insulate windows using snow?

Theoretically, in the right part of the world you could use snow to insulate windows.

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Insulating a Brick Home

Adding insulation helps your home better retain its temp.

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Insulate a Finished Wall with Loose Fill Insulation Part 2

This article is the second and final part in a 2-part series on how to install loose fill insulation

How to Determine if Your Ceiling Insulation is too Old

If your ceiling insulation is old and needs to be replaced.

How to Install Blown-In Cellulose Insulation

Having your house insulated makes a remarkable difference.

How to Use Spray Foam Insulation in Existing Wall Cavities

One method of insulating cavity walls is spray foam.

How to Insulate Walls with Blanket Insulation Part 1

How to insulate walls with blanket insulation.

Installing Insulation Panels for Cold Rooms

A cold home most likely doesn't have insulation panels.

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Installing Rigid Foam Insulation Sheathing

It's a great insulator, but it's expensive.

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Preparing Your Wall for Insulation

Consider the options for insulating the walls of your home.

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How to Retrofit Cathedral Ceiling Insulation

Retrofiting cathedral ceiling insulation can be troublesome.

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Installing Rigid Insulation in the Attic

It's highly effective at reducing energy bills.

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Waterproofing Foundation Insulation

Waterproofing foundation insulation is very important.

Installing Retrofit Wall Insulation

Old homes either don't have insulation or enough of it.

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Cavity Insulation vs Continuous Insulation

They have strengths for different tasks.

How to Install Fiberglass Pipe Insulation

Fiberglass insulation makes pipes more energy efficient.

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Installing Rigid Foam Insulation Under Siding

It's one of the most important and efficient forms of insulation.

How to Use a Wood Router to Cut Foam Board Insulation

Foam board insulation board is easy to cut using a router.

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Polyurethane Foam Insulation Dangers to Avoid

There are a few common hazards.

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Cutting Pink Foam Insulation Board

Foam board to increase the R rating of your home.

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How to Remove Window Insulation

Tips on how to remove window insulation.

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Installing Reflective Insulation Behind Radiators

How to reflect heat back into the room.

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Using Spray on Insulation for Ductwork

Spray on insulation is making insulating duct work very simple. Insulation is very important because

How to Use Rigid Foam Insulation on Basement Walls and Floors

Redoing your basement and need to add rigid foam insulation?

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Moisture Barrier Around Windows

Caulk is the easiest way to seal your windows from moisture.

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Using Reflective Insulation for Windows

Reflective insulation is foil that has a foam backing.

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Installing Loose Fill Insulation without a Blower

Loose fill insulation is a great product that is used for various insulation projects around the home.

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Adding Electrical Wiring to a Wall With Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation keeps the temperature tolerable.

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Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on an Interior Wall

Rigid foam insulation works like a blanket on your home. It adds additional thermal resistance to your

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Using Rigid Insulation Foam to Soundproof a Wall

Experts recommend using rigid foam insulation.