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 ...

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Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. In this article Is your ...

Getting hit with a huge utility bill is unpleasant, but it’s even worse when you know that it’s high due to heat or air conditioning loss through the doors, windows, or walls. Fitting exterior walls ...

The main insulation products on the market in New Zealand are wool, polystyrene, glass wool and polyester. Photo: 123RF / Not-For-Syndication Winter is always the time I get asked a million and one ...

We have cavity walls in our home and I’ve heard we can get insulation to fill them for free from our energy supplier. I’m keen to do this, as it should make a difference to our energy bills, but I’ve ...

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 ...

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) reported in its January 2010 Tracking New Coal-Fired Power Plants report (PDF) that a total of 22 coal-fired units are under construction in the U.S., ...