I have a 19th-century house that lacks insulation entirely, including any deteriorated material. The walls are wood-framed, with lathe and plaster on the inside and wood weatherboarding on…
I'm trying to install R-11 Kraft paper insulation that's been around for about 30 years, and I've heard that lapping the Kraft paper facing is the right method.…
I removed a section of drywall (70x48) from an exterior wall to install some cabinet blocking. I've got 500 feet of 3 mil heavy duty plastic on hand…
I'm working on re-insulating the exterior walls of my second-floor bedroom since they're really cold during the winter. The current insulation is old, brittle fiberglass batts from the…
I'm in the process of finishing my basement in northern Indiana, and I've encountered some potential issues to consider. I bought this house, and they had already started…
I'm gearing up to replace my cedar bevel siding this summer while also putting in new windows. I recently checked the kitchen area and it seems like there's…
Hey everyone! I'm currently finishing my basement after dealing with some past water issues. We've tackled exterior waterproofing, but I have some concerns moving forward. I live in…
I'm planning to install vinyl plank flooring in my basement soon, but I'm getting mixed messages from various sources about whether I need a vapor barrier. I live…
I'm looking for some temporary solutions to insulate my crawl space because I can't afford encapsulation right now. My house was built in 1957 and I'm located in…