Rigid foam boards are better suited for a finished loft or attic space than fiberglass insulation, which is best reserved for times you can see between the joists. When cold weather rolls in, take a ...

Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor temperature regulation and insufficient insulation. Without attic insulation ...

Insulating a loft makes perfect sense, and so does insulating a loft hatch, but it's often the forgotten partner in the process. You’ve made the effort to keep in the heat, but there’s one large hole ...

One of the major concerns homeowners have during winter is frozen pipes. In Colorado Springs, Colo., when winter sets in it not only causes temperatures to plummet, but it also threatens to freeze ...

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As the owner of an old house, one of the things I love the most about it is the original architectural elements – timber casement windows, original front door and the fireplaces being amongst my ...

One of the major concerns homeowners have during winter is frozen pipes. When winter sets in in Colorado, it not only causes temperatures to plummet, but it also threatens to freeze water pipes, ...

UK households are being told of a DIY loft trick that can help slash £230 off your energy bills. After the energy price cap rose on October 1, many people are looking for ways to reduce their energy ...