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 ...

Insulating your attic walls is one of the best ways to get your home optimal energy efficiency. The amount of insulation you’ll need depends on several factors, including where you live, the design of ...

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 ...

When winter comes around, the temperature drops but your energy bills seem to move in the opposite direction, mostly because of prolonged heater usage. Insulating your home is a great way to prevent ...

Adding blown-in insulation to your attic space is a popular way to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling costs. But what if you already have fiberglass insulation? Do you need to ...

If you've considered adding attic insulation to your home this year, please read this first. Most homeowners go about re-insulating their attics all wrong. What's far more important than simply adding ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I think I'm finally ready to do something about adding to my attic insulation. How do I begin and how much do I need? — J.P., ...

Adding sufficient attic insulation is an excellent way to protect your home from temperature extremes and moisture damage while reducing heating and cooling costs. Insulation acts as a barrier to ...

Do you know how much you lose when heat goes through the roof? Some experts put the estimate as high as 45 percent of your heating bill, but that would be from an un-insulated attic. To reduce heat ...