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 ...

Ceiling insulation is designed to reduce the transfer of heat through the ceiling. Heat naturally flows from warm to cool areas, particularly through ceilings. During the winter months, the heat ...

Q: What are rim joists, and how do you insulate them? Our home was recently inspected, and the buyer asked that we pay for the repairs. Is this something I can do myself? A: Rim joists are the boards ...

Q: What are some tips for insulating an older home? A: Here in the Pacific Northwest, there are many exquisite old Craftsman-style houses, many of which have been standing for a century or more. Older ...

Q: We are moving to a new house with the loudest forced air furnace I've ever heard. They're common to our builder. What can I do to reduce the noise? Some is the fast air movement, some is the fans.