Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With a little skill and no outside help, you can easily insulate some exposed heating pipes in your home. Kai Remmers/dpa For the ...

Q:I have an open ceiling in my garage that is insulated with paper-backed R-13 batts with the fiberglass exposed and held in place by metal strips. The ceiling has a lot of pipes and wires running ...

Tired of an ugly old ceiling or keen on the look of exposed trusses? IsoBoard has the ideal solution – and provides superb insulation! Preparation is, as always, the secret to success! Before you ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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: ...