An important way to conserve fossil fuels is assessing and developing a plan to upgrade home insulation. While insulating materials do not heat or cool, they do act to prevent the flow of heat into or ...

CR's guide to home insulation will help you decide where and how to install the right type of insulation for the best results ...

(BPT) - With memories of winter fading fast, you might not be thinking about your home's insulation, but the warm months are the ideal time for some simple DIY insulation projects with huge paybacks.

In the battle against winter cold and sky-high home energy costs, the first line of defense is attic insulation. According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s estimates, homeowners can save an ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain ...

Q: The insulation in our 50-year-old attic is compacted and the paper facing is crumbling. Can we put new insulation on top of the old? Are blankets or blown-in insulation best? A: It is OK to put new ...

When winter comes around, the temperature drops but your energy bills seem to move in the opposite direction, mostly because of prolonged heater usage. Insulating your home is a great way to prevent ...

New hydrophobic thermal and acoustic insulation blankets reduce energy loss and/or mitigate harmful noise levels from equipment. NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shannon ...

In response to the letter recommending insulation blankets for water heaters to conserve energy (“Heaters still need insulation blankets,” Reading Eagle, Jan. 20): As a retired director of technical ...

Insulation is used in HVAC systems to prevent heat or thermal energy from radiating away from components and piping. This means that systems can operate more efficiently while maintaining a safe and ...