Many of the Tread lightly pledges I've written so far have asked you to make small, inexpensive changes to your lifestyle resulting in modest CO2 savings. This week's pledge, to install cavity wall ...

When thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less ...

The following residential envelope offerings not only excel in design or performance but also pay attention to the ease of installation—from below-grade applications to adaptable walls and efficient ...

Internal wall insulation isn't for every home. While it's easy to assume insulating every surface will lead to greater energy efficiency, this surprisingly isn't the case. Best suited to homes with ...

Q–What is the recommended method to insulate walls and with what materials? Is it a job that “do-it-yourselfers” should attempt? EDWNINCRY@aol.com A–Installing certain types of insulation can very ...

Does your home have cavity walls? Find out how much it costs to get cavity walls insulated, and how much you could save on your heating bills. Adam SnookSenior Researcher & Writer Adam covers home ...

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 ...

Pairing heating upgrades with efficient insulation is usually the quickest route to lower bills and a warmer home ...