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Should I replace 1970s fiberglass insulation while my closet walls are open?

I'm currently in the middle of ripping out some old wood paneling in my master closet to put in a new organizer system,...

5 6mos

CliffAlex85

5 6mos CliffAlex85

What is the best way to insulate gaps in an 1880s timber wall?

Dealing with this 1880s timber frame house and it's got that old-school brick reinforcement between the studs. An elect...

3 6mos

Cal_Dusk

3 6mos Cal_Dusk

Found a weird horn shaped device in the attic, is it an old fan?

I was up in the crawlspace trying to beef up the R-value before winter hits and I stumbled across this wierd metal horn...

4 6mos

Alex_Storm

4 6mos Alex_Storm

Is it normal to feel a draft coming from recessed lights and the attic hatch?

I've been noticing some weird drafts in my living room lately, especally now that the weather is turning cold. It feels...

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CliffKit_1962

4 6mos CliffKit_1962

Is a 6-degree indoor swing normal after sealing the attic?

Finally got around to checking the data after doing the attic sealing and blown-in stuff. I kept the HVAC off all day y...

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FlintNic4

4 6mos FlintNic4

Is putting poly over rigid foam boards going to cause a double vapor barrier issue?

So I'm currently finishing up the insulation in my basement and I've got the pink rigid foam boards tucked right betwee...

3 6mos

ForgeSage_1977

3 6mos ForgeSage_1977

What’s a boring home upgrade that actually changed your daily comfort levels?

We’ve been living in this older split-level for about five years now and I finally got around to having the attic insul...

3 6mos

AnvilCal80

3 6mos AnvilCal80

What is the best way to clear out old blown-in insulation without losing my mind?

I'm currently stuck in my attic trying to clear out a mountain of old cellulose and mineral wool, and it’s honestly a n...

5 6mos

BuilderCobalt_1986

5 6mos BuilderCobalt_1986

Should I replace this old fiberglass insulation while the ceiling is open?

Just pulled down some nasty sagging drywall in my living room and I'm looking at the old pink batts stuffed between the...

5 6mos

CobaltDrift

5 6mos CobaltDrift

Is sealing my balloon frame walls with spray foam causing this musty smell?

So we just had a crew come trough our 100-year-old place in the Midwest to clear out the old insulation and put down a...

3 6mos

NomadTorque

3 6mos NomadTorque

How should I insulate a daylight basement with 2x6 framing in Snohomish County?

I'm trying to figure out the best way to insulate my unfinished basement in a new build up in Snohomish County. The stu...

4 6mos

CopperDrift114

4 6mos CopperDrift114

Did the contractor just ruin my vaulted ceiling with open cell foam?

So we just finished framing out these new scissor trusses for a vaulted ceiling and the plan was definatly closed cell...

3 6mos

ArrowCal37

3 6mos ArrowCal37

Is it okay to stack mineral wool scraps to fill narrow stud bays?

Ran into a bit of a situation while finishing the basement insulation today and wanted to see what you guys think. I ha...

3 6mos

TorqueNomad

3 6mos TorqueNomad

Is spray foaming the garage ceiling enough to stop the bedroom from freezing?

Just finished gutting the garage and I finally see why the master bedroom right above it has been like an ice box all w...

4 6mos

SageIron

4 6mos SageIron

Insulating garage's concrete floor for electric underfloor heating

Hello! I have a 12m2 garage with a concrete floor that I would like to insulate and use electrical underfloor heating a...

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Alex B

0 5yrs Alex B

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