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The right insulation will keep your home comfy and your energy costs low. Here’s how to calculate how much you need and what kind to buy.Adding insulation can be a low-cost way to cut energy ...

Q: We recently had an energy audit of our 2009 home because our utility bills seem to grow each year. In addition to sealing some areas the insulators missed, the auditor pointed out that the floor ...

Insulation isn’t a home's most glamorous feature—it’s tucked away behind walls, after all—but it quietly becomes the MVP of your winter survival strategy when the temperature drops. By keeping the ...

Two new reports offer guidance on selecting environmentally friendly and healthy building materials in three product categories: gypsum drywall, flooring, and insulation. “Embodied Carbon and Material ...

Impact sound insulation in resilient flooring systems remains a critical area of inquiry for mitigating noise transmission in both residential and commercial construction. These systems, which ...