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! …

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.

The five most popular types of insulation are fiberglass, mineral wool, cellulose, polyurethane foam and polystyrene. Many homeowners prefer fiberglass or polystyrene over the others because they are more affordable, and are generally easier to install for someone who’s going the DIY route instead of consulting the likes of Hire It Done to find a…Read more →

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

Budget-friendly ways to stay warm this winter.

Keep the heat in with this attic insulation guide:

Learn why crawl space insulation is important to the energy efficiency of any home, plus get product suggestions and tips on when to call the pros and when to DIY.

Here are some budget-friendly methods to insulating mobile home skirting: Foam board insulation, fiberglass batting, reflective insulation, adding skirting vents, hay bales, and sealing any gaps in the skirting with weatherproofing caulk.

Winterize your home with insulation projects to properly protect pipes, outlets, attics, and much more! Find your insulation weak spots.