Insulation and Weatherizing

A new interactive tool that emphasizes quality practices for builders, architects, designers, and homeowners by Chris Ermides

Getting ready for a foam-insulation crew means doing a lot more than you’d think by Michael Chandler

CertainTeed's DryRight insulation features R-values ranging from R-13 to R-19 and keeps wall cavities dry and mold-free by Justin Fink

Seal air leaks first; then add extra insulation for an energy-saving improvement with great bang for the buck by Mike Guertin

Less dusty than cellulose, blown-in fiberglass increases R-value and installs quickly by Mike Guertin

3-Ply poly Chimney Balloon keeps hot air where it should be  by Justin Fink

Finally, advice on how to create a workshop that won’t leave you freezing in the winter by John Jennings

An open letter to President Barack Obama by Alex Wilson

The most-important door in your house might just be a blower door

LEED for Homes is a new, comprehensive national certification program for green, energy-efficient homes. Builders who’ve tried it like it, but will it change the way houses are built? by Sean Groom

Can a 150-year-old house approach net-zero energy use? Three case studies point the way from the 19th to the 21st century. by Betsy Pettit

A crop in abundance, Soy is the latest insulation material to hit the market by Chris Ermides

With a little detective work, you can correct construction mistakes and cut energy bills by a third or more by Bruce Harley

by Daniel S. Morrison