Built in the 1840s from barge board, Maria Lana’s Bywater cottage is a perfect example of New Orleans vernacular architecture. It also was less than comfortable during cold snaps. “It just never felt ...

Insulating the garage is a great way to ensure that the space can be used all year round and that the items stored inside are safe from extreme temperature fluctuations. Even just insulating your ...

Q. Is it useful if spray-foam insulation is applied only to the areas where ice dams occur, not the entire attic? We have a very large attic with a roofline near the center of the house that causes ...

Gulf Coast - Spray foam. It's been around for decades. You've probably used it to patch holes under the sink or to seal gaps in your home. But it's taking on a much bigger role these days. Contractors ...

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 ...

We live in a small detached house. When we bought it many years ago, we had spray foam loft insulation installed. We were told at the time that it came with a guarantee, that ventilation was not ...