When thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less ...

Cold weather has swept into WNY with a forecast of snow showers later in the week. As furnaces fire up, many homeowners are wondering if they should get new insulation to reduce their heating bills.

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...

Q: Our home is 35-40 years old. The blown-in insulation in the attic has settled in most places to about an inch below the rafters. Should we, 1. Have more blown in? 2. Remove the old insulation first ...

Insulation is a key component for home heating and cooling efficiency, which is why it is commonly installed in the walls and attics of most new homes and regularly replaced in existing homes.

Insulation is one of the best ways to seal your home to provide resistance to heat flow and lower your heating and cooling costs. Most common insulation materials work by slowing heat flow and ...

When thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less ...

When thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less ...

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