Q: Help! My home feels cold in the winter and too hot in the summer, and I think I need to add insulation. But how much insulation do I need? A: According to the Insulation Institute, around 90 ...

(If the existing insulation is faced—meaning it has a moisture barrier attached to it—you don’t want the layer you add to be faced, too.) Aim for at least 13 to 14 inches of attic insulation if you ...

If your home is underinsulated or has a lot of air leaks, heat escapes during winter and your hard-earned money floats away, too. In summer, heat flows into cool spaces in your home, raising your ...

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Snow, ice, wind and frigid temperatures can have devastating effects on your home.There are steps you can take to prevent damage and avoid having to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on ...

Heat pumps, insulation, and electric stoves will reduce your home’s use of fossil fuels and save you money—and the Inflation Reduction Act makes the upfront costs easier to handle. A typical house ...

WASHINGTON — Next week, across the DMV, it will feel like winter with highs in the 30s with a chance for snow showers. WUSA9's Weather Team says, as of Friday, snow showers or flurries are possible ...

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 ...