Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...

Foam board insulation is easy to use and a great DIY way to add some insulation. It comes in standard-size 4×8 sheets and smaller sizes, in thicknesses from 1/4-in. to two inches. Some types of ...

Elevate's RESISTA is a high-performance polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation board laminated on both sides to a gas-tight, multi-layered aluminum-kraft facer (AK) or mineral-coated glass fiber facer (MG) ...

Steadily increasing quality requirements in moldmaking demand the highest manufacturing precision from standard parts manufacturers. This applies not only to molding plates but also to insulation ...

Our self build expert Mark Stevenson talks through all the mistakes people make when installing insulation in cavity walls ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

The construction industry can expect entry of materials based on carbon dioxide (CO2) in the near future as a German firm, Covestro, has developed rigid polyurethane foam insulation boards for use in ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...