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How To Use Expanding Foam at Your Cabin

Thinking about using expanding foam for pest control at your cabin? Learn all about spray foam and whether it's the right stuff for the job.

Skylight shades cover your skylights in stylish and functional ways. Here's everything you need to know.

Believing these myths might actually be costing you money!

Have you heard of the Earthship?

Achieve comfort and efficiency year-round with the right amount of insulation.

What’s the best attic insulation? That depends on your definition of “best”. An expert home inspector goes through which

Rigid insulation is the key

Find out where you're losing energy—and what you can do to stop it

Stop drafts cold at electrical boxes with these easy foam outlet insulation tips.

Special duct wrap insulation keeps ducts dry and mold-free

Despite the obvious drawbacks-it's messy, sticky and impossible to remove once it cures-there's nothing better than spray foam for sealing...

Do you know what makes a Magic Eraser magic? The stain-fighting sponge we all know and love is made from...

Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.

How to get insulation from your curtains.

I cut foam pipe insulation to the length of the gaps, and then I wedged them in the gaps on...

Try this quick, simple solution to workbench clutter

Convert your drafty, dingy, spider-infested garage into a bright, comfortable work space

They're not just for scrubbing! Here's how you can use steel wool pads to keep mice and other pests out...