Fiberglass insulation

Find out how different types of insulation work, and what makes one material a better insulator than another.

I’ve been guilty of perpetuating a myth. Last month I wrote an article in which I said installing insulation, “cavities are filled completely with as little compression as possible.” But is compression really such a bad thing? When I posted…

Fiberglass insulation and rigid foam insulation are two major classes of residential insulation. Should you use fiberglass or rigid foam?

It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

Fiberglass insulation not only keeps wind, heat and cold from entering your home, the material also keeps heat and air conditioning from escaping from your home also. Fiberglass insulation is available in rolls and in pieces for blowing into small spaces.

5 Common Thermal Insulation Materials - This article will enlighten you about five of the most common and cheap thermal insulation materials used by companies and organizations.

UltraTouch, made from recycled denim, is a non-toxic, high-performance insulation that can be used as a replacement for batt insulation. UltraTouch, manufactured by Idaho Blue, inhibits pests, mold…

Fiberglass insulation and ladder

Martin Holladay tackles a topic that comes up again and again: insulating basement walls. He provides three trusted methods and shows us which products to use and how.

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