Ceiling insulation is designed to reduce the transfer of heat through the ceiling. Heat naturally flows from warm to cool areas, particularly through ceilings. During the winter months, the heat ...

Fiber glass is the most popular insulation used in homes. It is widely available, inexpensive compared with other varieties and easy to install. Batts of insulation are simply short strips; standard ...

Adding insulation to your attic is one of the most effective things you can do to save energy dollars during the wintertime. It's not that hard to do, either, with the loose-fill type, and it doesn't ...

Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Q. We are in the midst of bathroom renovations on a home built in 1950. After opening up a section of the ceiling in the upstairs bathroom, we found what looks like layered black crepe paper used as ...