Most of us treat the attic like a forgotten realm where old memories go to hibernate. It's up there somewhere, doing its job ...

Hempitecture’s insulation joins a growing roster of products made from hemp materials. First-of-its-kind factory could ...

Every day, 50,000 mattresses are tossed in the trash in the United States. A relative of penicillin could be the cure.

Collect all insulation in a contractor-grade bag, seal it, and properly dispose of it according to your local trash collection regulations. Using a shop vac, vacuum any remaining dust and debris from ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Installing insulation in walls is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ...

Insulation is an important part of any home. Not only does it retain heat during the winter by restricting air flow, but it also reduces the cost of heating and cooling throughout the year. For more ...

Every time a building is built or demolished, dumpsters full of construction waste head to landfills—and each year in the U.S., the construction and demolition industry generates around twice as much ...

It is easy to insulate walls, ceilings and floors when you know a few simple tricks. Although there are several choices, fiberglass insulation is the best. It is lightweight, inexpensive, relatively ...

A puffy jacket is a puffy jacket, right? It’s not quite that simple. Puffy jackets certainly follow a familiar design archetype — baffling, cinching, tear-resistant outer fabric — but it’s what inside ...

Thermal insulation is installed on almost every piping system and much of the plant equipment at power generation facilities. It not only saves energy, but also protects workers, reduces noise, helps ...

In many Canadian homes, the door leading to the backyard plays a larger role than homeowners initially expect. It is not just ...