Taking on DIY projects around your home and garden can be incredibly rewarding. From building a new planter box to installing ...

Icicles forming on gutters can be a sign of ice dams, a buildup of ice that can cause damage to roofs and gutters. Ice dams ...

Ventilation and the right insulation are keys to preventing ice dams and roof damage in long, snowy Wisconsin winters.

In this video, learn how to install insulation in walls and ceilings, including fiberglass batts and insulation in roof trusses. Discover the purpose of rafter baffles or rafter vents and how to ...

As the owner of an old house, I have got used to wrapping up warm as winter draws near. The draughty original windows and floors are the main culprits when it comes to the decidedly frosty feel of my ...

Cold months bring familiar challenges. Furnaces and boilers work hard, yet the warmth they generate often slips through gaps, thin walls, and uninsulated spaces. Heat loss drives energy bills higher ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mounting a television to the ceiling in your home doesn't fit everyone's aesthetic, but it can be done. If you decide that the ceiling mount ...