Knowing how to insulate an attic while leaving adequate clearance can be tricky. That's because insulating it to the proper R-value can cause a dramatic loss of headroom if you limit yourself to ...

You may be losing more heat - and cash - through your basement ceiling than you suspect. But there are steps you can take yourself reduce heating costs and increase comfort. A simple DIY insulation ...

The contractor said he will insulate that ceiling, right up to a flat ceiling above, about 8 feet. That is good, but he must install proper vents (Styrofoam “chutes” between rafters first to allow an ...