There are many ways to insulate your home beyond a space heater or boiler. Experts recommend using draft guards, window ...

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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 works by having many tiny air pockets. These air pockets are not good heat conductors and, therefore, reduce heat conduction through the insulation. Insulation also reduces heat radiation ...

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 ...