Controlling Indoor Humidity

Will raising the relative humidity level in my home allow me to lower the thermostat temperature and save money? When the relative humidity level in a room is between 30% and 45%, you will feel a little warmer than in a room with the same temperature and 25% or lower...

Cellulose Installation

Importance of Proper Installation of Blown-In Cellulose Flat or Lumpy – How Would You Like Your Insulation? Posted by Allison Bailes Let me put the question to you this way. If your attic is going to have 50 bags of insulation blown into it, does it make much of...

Benefits of Cellulose over Fiberglass

Why cellulose over fiberglass? FIBERGLASS INSUALTION VS. CELLULOSE INSULATION In the world of insulation, seldom things are more heatedly debated than which type of insulation is better: fiberglass insulation or cellulose insulation. Both have their strengths and...

Attic Baffles

Attic Baffles – Why They Are Important: If a house has vented soffits and a vented roof peak, most people think that does the job. Air ought to flow in the edges and out the peak, right? I mean, the ridge vent is properly installed, it has continuous vented...

All About Attics

What is an Attic: An attic is the indoor space under the roof at the top of a house. There are two types: finished and unfinished. Unfinished attics are often used for storage spaces, while finished attics are livable spaces such as a master bedroom. An unfinished...