Fiberglass insulation is not airtight. Heck, it will barely even slow air propelled by convection, differential pressure or wind. It is especially helpless against air moving through a leaky pipe ...

Sealing your attic is another one of those timeless DIY projects that will end up saving you headaches and money. We initially ran this article in the October 2001 issue of the magazine, and despite ...

Q: I just discovered that the air ducts in my concrete slab have problems. An odor alerted me to standing water, debris and even a dead animal in the ducts below my floor. I have galvanized air ducts ...

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Yes, that’s “ducts,” not “ducks.” Many homes, particularly newer homes, have forced hot air furnaces that use air ducts to distribute heat and conditioned air throughout the house. Only in very recent ...

You may be among the many homeowners who ignore their attic except for the quick trip to retrieve holiday decorations once a year, but ignoring your attic comes at a price through wasted energy and ...

Air sealing isn’t duct sealing. And it isn’t insulation. It’s the process of controlling the flow of air by sealing off openings in the house, such as gaps and cracks, so that bad particles stay ...

This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy team (AIRE). This county program helps you make smart energy decisions that save you money and leaves ...