Insulating your attic walls is one of the best ways to get your home optimal energy efficiency. The amount of insulation ...

Insulation sold in barrel-like rolls must be unspooled and cut to fit using a utility knife ... For example, an uninsulated attic should end up between R-30 and R60, depending on the region.

Maintaining your home: Necessary home maintenance can save your thousands in the long run. From gutter cleaning and preparing ...

Keeping a lofted room comfortable can be tricky without attic spaces, but smart loft insulation choices can make a big difference. Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish ...

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The Government is looking to shake up how builders can meet insulation standards for new homes in a bid to reduce building costs. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has proposed several ...

but added flexibility could allow more insulation in the walls to balance out less under-floor. Another key change -- to calculate whole buildings, not individual components -- could cut 15 ...

“Pipe insulation can cost as little as 50 cents per linear foot at your local hardware store,” says Sarah Dillingham,, IBHS spokeswoman. “For a weekend’s worth of time, you can reduce the ...

The Government is proposing changes to building insulation standards aimed at reducing construction costs. After a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) review of the recently ...