(BPT) – You’ve probably heard it said that what goes up, must come down. When it comes to the summer season, higher temperatures can prompt homeowners to turn down the setting on their home’s ...

“Forward-thinking contractors keep duct insulation in the forefront as they understand the impact it has on temperature loss through the duct system,” said David Richardson, curriculum developer and ...

Attic radiant barriers and interior radiation control coatings are proven technologies that significantly reduce the flow of radiant heat across attic spaces. This reduction in radiant heat lowers ...

Installing top flight heating and cooling equipment can lead to an energy-efficient house, but even the most efficient equipment won't work properly if the ducts that carry the heated and cooled air ...

The majority of homes, both new construction and existing construction do not provide or currently have good quality ductwork. Everyone seems to be so overly concerted with SEER ratings, that the ...

Plus, advice on insulating your attic ductwork. Send your home improvement questions to [email protected]. Every time you have to do a repair on what sounds like a main waste line, you’ll probably ...

This regularly-scheduled sponsored column is written by the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy team (AIRE). This county program helps you make smart energy decisions that save you money and leaves ...

An attic ceiling covered with radiant barrier roof decking at the LSU Agcenter's LaHouse Resource Center in Baton Rouge. Nearly a year after moving into her rebuilt Lower 9th Ward home, Joanne Rozigas ...