Many may be surprised to learn that most plywood ceiling structures do not have a base level of insulation that was installed when the room was built. Instead, they may have light layers of foam ...

Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor temperature regulation and insufficient insulation. Without attic insulation ...

QUESTION: The two bedrooms above the garage are very cold. Heating pipes go along the ceiling; the fully exposed ones I can insulate, but the others are half-recessed in the ceiling. How can I ...

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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 ...