Insulation options
The right insulation material for your home depends on where it will be used and what type you already have.
The right insulation material for your home depends on where it will be used and what type you already have.
A typical home will need about $50 in weatherizing materials - and the cost can be paid back in energy savings in just a few weeks.
Insulating your new house's basement up to R-10 can help reduce energy costs by up to 12 percent.
An energy-tight home requires adequate ventilation and vapor control to maintain healthy air.
Use this checklist to make sure you don't overlook hidden energy wasters in and around your home.