With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Insulating a pitched roof ...

If there’s one part of a self build or renovation that’s easy to underestimate, it’s insulation. Most of us know it’s essential for keeping the house warm and reducing energy bills, but the reality is ...

Q:I have an open ceiling in my garage that is insulated with paper-backed R-13 batts with the fiberglass exposed and held in place by metal strips. The ceiling has a lot of pipes and wires running ...

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