Few things will chill you to your core faster than cold feet on a cold floor. You know the feeling...you're home on a Saturday morning, heat cranked high, but after a short trip across the hardwood it's as if your home's thermostat has been idle for a week. 

Your heater...

Attic insulation is one of the best investments you can make in a long-term residence. Even if you pay for higher quality materials upfront, you are certain to recoup that money by saving on utility bills over time.

Insulating your home with spray foam insulation saves t...

We recently came across a note from a homeowner with a forced hot air system who was having trouble keeping his home warm. While his thermostat was cranked up to 79 degrees day after day and the system was working properly, he and his family still had to wear sweaters i...

Let's be real here. Contractors have a reputation for overcharging and underdelivering (we've all heard those nightmare stories). But finding a competent, reliable contractor doesn't have to be so difficult! Here are the questions you should be asking before you hire. A...

Though often overlooked, your garage is actually one of the most important rooms in the house. It gets used several times a day (probably more than your guest bedroom, let's be honest), it stores many of your belongings, and it's likely the most accessible entry to your...

Pole frame buildings like barns and shops are cheap to build and nearly indestructible. Fortunately, they are also easy to insulate, well-suited to everything from spray foam to fiberglass. Which solution you choose generally comes down to the way you plan to use the bu...