Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...

Wet insulation in your attic or loft is a sneaky problem that can cause more damage than you might think. Beyond the potential for mold and mildew, soggy insulation loses its fluff factor that gives ...

Ross insulates an attic; Richard talks irrigation repairs; Mark paves a parking spot. Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner dealing with ice dams decide whether to insulate from his attic roof rafters or ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The heat this summer may have you looking for ways to decrease the temperature in your house, along with your utility bill. 5 On Your Side crawled up into the attic to help you ...

A: Anywhere below the Mogollon Rim in Arizona, you need to reach at least the R-30 level of insulation in your attic. You can put in a little more fill to reach the R-38 level — which would be ...

I’ve heard that one big hot air leak point is the attic opening in the house. How important is it if it’s not insulated? How much warmth is lost to the attic in the winter, and how much is it costing ...

A well-insulated attic can you save you money on heating and cooling bills. Plus, you’ll be more comfortable, and you’ll be doing right by the environment. The idea is to encourage you to put in attic ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

A: Anywhere below the Mogollon Rim in Arizona, you need to reach at least the R-30 level of insulation in your attic. You can put in a little more fill to reach the R-38 level — which would be ...