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As you'll recall, last issue Gerry Burger gave us a little background on the evolution of interior sound deadening and heat insulation, as well as introducing us to Dynamat' s year- and model-specific ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...

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 ...

Learn how to make cellulose insulation and install your DIY cellulose insulation using newspapers and a farm-type hammermill. Is there ever a “wrong” reason to learn how to make cellulose insulation?

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

During maintenance of steam systems, the insulation that covers pipes, valves, and fittings is often damaged or removed and not replaced. Pipes, valves, and fittings that are not insulated can be ...

An uninsulated garage can be unbearable as temperatures rise in the summer and drop in the winter. While the best garage insulation kits won’t create or keep heat trapped, they can retain and dispel ...

All too often hot rods are literally "hot" rods. Now, back in the good ol' days there were few choices when it came time to insulate your car. Basically the old jute-backed stuff would help quiet ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...