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 ...

Q My basement has concrete-block walls and gets very cold in winter. I want to insulate the walls to make it more comfortable. What are my options? A A lot depends on how much money you are willing to ...

Sawdust insulation is probably the most cost effective insulating material avaliable. Our family is planning to build a two story cordwood house in the Northeast, and we’re considering adding ...

Insulating a large areas of glass can pose a challenge. If you want to keep out the summer sun and keep your energy bills down, consider making a DIY insulation panel for relatively cheap energy ...

While £100 won’t fully insulate a home, it can reduce heat loss and improve comfort if spent in the right places ...

Getting hit with a huge utility bill is unpleasant, but it’s even worse when you know that it’s high due to heat or air conditioning loss through the doors, windows, or walls. Fitting exterior walls ...

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One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

DIY Donny shows you how to keep your home toasty warm and save a few bob on your heating bills this winter If insulating your loft is a project you've never put high up on your list, think again.