Dear Jim: Even though my house is adequately insulated, my air conditioner runs a lot. On sunny days, the bedroom ceiling seems hot, so heat must be coming from the hot roof. How can I reduce this ...

The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. What is reflective insulation and ...

Q. I have to install more insulation at my home. Winter snuck up on me, and my heating bills need to go down. Is installing additional attic insulation hard? How can I tell if I have asbestos ...

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 ...

Q: Even though my house is adequately insulated, my air conditioner runs a lot. On sunny days, the bedroom ceiling seems hot, so heat must be coming from the hot roof. How can I reduce this afternoon ...

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 ...

With an increased focus on energy efficiency in the design and construction of new residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, reflective insulation and radiant barriers have become ...

Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...

rFOIL R-4.2 reflective duct insulation is designed to reduce radiant heat gain/loss in residential duct applications. It helps control condensation by providing an air-tight thermo break around ...

Dear Pablo: Is it more cost effective to install an attic fan or add additional insulation? When the sun shines on your roof, the dark shingles (assuming that you have a shingled roof) collect the sun ...