Insulation Basic Info

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How to Choose Your Home's Insulation

Use the best material to insulate with optimum performance.

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How to Save Money With Insulation

Make the (easy) investment now.

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Before You Insulate

A leak in your home is a leak in your wallet.

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Everything You Need to Understand About Insulation

Insulation makes a big difference in a home's temperature.

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Answers to Insulation Questions #4

The wall between the house and the garage properly insulated, and I would like to insulate the garage.

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Can You Insulate Your Home Yourself?

That depends upon the structural design of your house.

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Does Your Home Need More Insulation?

To begin to answer this question, you must first find out how much insulation you already have.

Saving Energy with Thermal Insulation Boards

How to save a lot of money on your energy expenditures.

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Blown-In Insulation: R Value Explained

Learn the advantages and disadvantages of blown insulation.

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Best Closed Cell Foam Insulation Kits

Closed-cell foam is a very effective type of insulation.

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Spray Foam Insulation: Finding the Right Home Kit for You

Spray it yourself and see the money savings mount.

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Introduction to Insulation

Electricity bills, oil bills, gas bills - all homeowners pay for one or more of these utilities.

Window Insulation

You may have to put some thought into window insulation.

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Understanding Insulation - Spending Too Much?

Are you spending too much on your monthly energy bills?

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Determining The R-Value You Need for an Existing Home

The amount of insulation you need depends on many factors.

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Different Mineral Wool Types Described

Mineral wool insulation was once the most common.

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How to Understand Insulation R-Value

R-value measures the effectiveness of a material.

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How to Get Spray Foam Insulation Off Clothing and Skin

Spray foam insulation is great, but it can be messy.

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Acoustic Insulation Explained

For the occupant of a house or apartment who is bombarded by noise from outside—or even inside his home, acoustic insulation is often the most viable solution to escaping this noise. There are ways of insulating against such aggravations; but before attempting any of the optional insulation methods,

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7 Benefits of Foam Sound Insulation

Foam sound insulation is an option if you need to sound proof a room. This material is easy to apply and will have added benefits such as preventing air and moisture to get in. Before considering other sound insulation materials, find out about the many benefits of foam. Benefits of Foam Sound Insulation

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3 Tips for Soundproofing a Room

Soundproofing a room may be needed if you perform activities such as band practice or use various tools and machines that make a lot of noise. To get the best possible results, you should get some tips. 1 - Check the Wires Before applying fiberglass, make sure that all the wires in the walls are in place

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Buying Energy Efficient Insulation

Choosing the right insulation for your needs.

Understanding the Importance of Insulation

Homeowners are concerned about the high cost of energy.

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How to Fix a Jammed Spray Foam Insulation Gun

Spray foam insulation is a specialized material.

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Rigid Foam Insulation: What Is It And What Are Its Uses?

Rigid foam insulation adds layers of thermal resistance.