It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

We all know insulation is important to having a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Check out these tips for adding insulation!

A well-insulated home is not only cheaper to live in but also provides far more comfort as the seasons change. Knowing this, you might wonder how to insulate a ceiling with exposed rafters. This post combines up-to-date research and industry professional knowledge to answer your question. Insulating a ceiling with exposed rafters is more complicated […]

Budget-friendly ways to stay warm this winter.

Keep the heat in with this attic insulation guide:

The rim joist is the vertical board in your crawlspace or basement that’s on the ends of your floor joists, on top of your sill plate and/or foundation – pictured here: These rim joists…

Adding insulation and vapor barriers to crawl spaces saves energy and prevents mold and radon gas from entering your home.

Learn how to add insulation to walls that have drywall on them. Find out your options for adding insulation to closed walls.

Winter is the season when Canadians think most about home insulation because winter is when we feel the greatest need – both physically and financially. The thing is, you have to think correctly about insulation if you want to make wise upgrade decisions. Break free of the four most popular insulation myths and you’ll be warmer and wealthier.

It's easier than you think to winterize a home. Use these simple tricks to keep cold air out and stay organized this winter!