Ceiling insulation is designed to reduce the transfer of heat through the ceiling. Heat naturally flows from warm to cool areas, particularly through ceilings. During the winter months, the heat ...

Dear Jim: I like recessed lights, but I hear they are leaky and inefficient. Are there new types which are more efficient? How do I install one properly in an insulated ceiling? – Drew H. Dear Drew: ...

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 ...

Q. We are in the midst of bathroom renovations on a home built in 1950. After opening up a section of the ceiling in the upstairs bathroom, we found what looks like layered black crepe paper used as ...