Installing Fiberglass insulation is not a pleasant task so be properly dressed for the job. more »

Here's how to save money on your heating bills this winter by using fiberglass insulation to plug the gaps and cracks in your house. more »

Fiberglass insulation is the most widely used insulator of homes. It is a man-made product that consists of natural substances such as sand and recycled glass and bottles. The insulation conserves energy and is environmentally friendly. Because it helps keep buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter, the use of fiberglass insulation lowers the cost of utilities. more »

Insulating a house can be done by installing a combination of fiberglass as well as Styrofoam insulation. Normally, the fiberglass insulation is used between the studs of a house's exterior walls and is installed from the inside. The Styrofoam insulation is usually installed and attached to the exterior walls of a house. The combination of these two types of insulation can result in the Styrofoam insulation being installed over the fiberglass insulation. The installation can be done by following a few steps to attach the Styrofoam. more »

Adding insulation can cut your utility bills significantly. Most homeowners can do the work themselves, reducing the costs of the project. more »

Squirrels love to steal home insulation from walls and attics. Here's how to stop them before they tear your home apart. more »

Easy and fun (?) If you happen to get an armload of little splinters from fiberglass insulation, etc., you'll soon be itching and you won't be able to see them. But you know they're there! more »

Traditional insulation can be itchy, hard on the lungs and hard to install. Fiberglass insulation also loses its insulating ability when the insulation is compacted around pipes and duct work or when it is pressed into small places. Spraying cellulose insulation in walls is a great alternative and it doesn't lose its insulating ability when packed in. It also provides a better insulation value than comparable fiberglass insulation. more »

Foam board insulation, also called rigid insulation or beadboard, consists of large sheets of plastic foam. There are a variety of R-values, or measures of thermal resistance, used for different areas that are to be insulated. Foam board is easier to work with than fiberglass insulation because they are in rigid sheets and do not have the associated fibers that can cause allergic reactions such as itching and sinus congestion. In addition, foam board insulation is more resistant to mold and mildew than fiberglass insulation. more »