Figures 1, 2, and 3 illustrate the relative value of partial and complete mold insulations vs. no mold insulation at all. In addition to placement, the content of the insulation is a key consideration ...

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 ...

When people want to bring down their heating bill in Fairbanks — where winter temperatures often dip into the negative double digits — they’ll sometimes try to improve the energy efficiency of their ...

Q: I bought my house in 2008 (built in 1977) and was told by home inspector there was some mold in the attic due to no bathroom vent in second-floor bath. Had a vent put in immediately. I recently ...

BATON ROUGE – A flooded home can harbor mold colonies after the waters recede. “Mold colonies can start to grow within two to three days, so the key to preventing mold is to act fast to get things ...

Most homeowners are trained to react to the big stuff. A burst pipe? Obvious problem. A flooded basement? Also obvious. But a ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Installing insulation in walls is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ...