There are a lot of things to look forward to when the cold temps arrive: Refreshing your wardrobe with a new winter coat, sitting around a fire pit with friends or celebrating the holidays by ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Insulation isn’t a home's most glamorous feature—it’s tucked away behind walls, after all—but it quietly becomes the MVP of your winter survival strategy when the temperature drops. By keeping the ...

Cooler weather moving in has many homeowners thinking about a little extra insulation. The Home Depot guys are here. They're explaining the "R" value of insulation and the part it can play in keeping ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...

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Mike Richter, of True Building Performance, blows insulation into a home on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Albany, NY. Paul Mendel, center, the owner of True Building Performance, and his crew take a ...