R-values are additive, so any insulation you add to the outside of your house will improve its overall R-value—and a single inch of foam insulation can increase the R-value of your home by 5.

Cost (per square foot): 80 cents to $1.30 R-value (per inch of thickness): Approximately R-6.5 Fiberglass batt insulation is commonly used in residential buildings, offering a balance of cost ...

Insulation jacketing consists of an oute r covering that is wrapped around tubing or pipe insulation to protect the insulation from moisture, wear and mechanical damage. The jacket also serves to ...

“Without proper insulation and weatherproofing, you wouldn’t be able to keep your home at a comfortable temperature,” says Niki O’Brien, the operations manager at Custom ...

While there are specific insulation contractors you could hire, oftentimes a general contractor could also be a good option. In general, you can expect to pay about $70 per hour, or between $1.50 ...

With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out ...

It took three squeezes to cut through a 1½-inch pipe. The Ridgid pipe cutter weighs 1 pound, so it feels substantial in hand, yet it isn’t so heavy as to cause hand fatigue. We made dozens of ...

The kit comes with a crimper; jaws for ⅜-, ½-, ¾-, and 1-inch pipe; a PEX pipe cutter; and a crimp-removal tool. It also features a go/no-go gauge and a wrench for calibrating the crimper.

Inside a crawl space, cover exposed foundation walls with 1-1/2 inches of rigid, moisture-proof insulation ... around in the ...

We also like that this iteration of the 27-inch ProArt has been upgraded to 10-bit color depth, meaning the monitor can display 1.07 billion different colors, compared with the 16.7 million that ...

Here’s how it works. The best 75-inch TVs give you great performance, ample smart features, and an extra dash of gaming and A/V features. Simply put, a great 75-inch TV will make your living ...

The best 50-inch TVs deliver a great picture and solid slate of features for a reasonable price. As more people upgrade their living rooms to 65-, 75- and even 85-inch TVs, you might think that ...