When thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less ...

Cold weather has swept into WNY with a forecast of snow showers later in the week. As furnaces fire up, many homeowners are wondering if they should get new insulation to reduce their heating bills.

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Solid wall insulation is an extra layer of insulation on an external or internal wall, while cavity wall insulation is injected into the space between the two layers that make up the external walls.

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 ...

Insulation isn't one of the most glamorous aspects of your home. And hidden away behind your walls, it's easy for the average person to forget that it plays a pivotal role in the function of your home ...