Q: In this coldest of winters, I need help! My family room floor is like a block of ice and my several attempts to fix the problem have failed. I've read many of your columns about insulation problems ...

Q: We read your Saturday-morning articles with much interest. My husband is building an addition to our home and was told by the city of Hayward building inspector that he installed the flooring ...

Q. My heating and air conditioning equipment is in my attic. I know I am losing heat because the attic is very warm even in cold, cloudy weather. There is some insulation on the floor, but would it ...

Did you know the secret to slashing your energy bills could be right below your feet? On average in the U.S., between 10% and 20% of heat escapes through a home's flooring every winter and summer.

Q.I live in a small condo. My upstairs neighbor put in creaky wood floors. I hear every step he takes. I have heard that you can insulate between floors, but that mostly it helps with television noise ...

Two new reports offer guidance on selecting environmentally friendly and healthy building materials in three product categories: gypsum drywall, flooring, and insulation. “Embodied Carbon and Material ...

While it has long been common practice to insulate upper floors to reduce noise and to cut heat loss, only since 1990 have Building Regulations required that ground floors be insulated in order to ...

An expert has shared one type of flooring that is worth considering for long-term financial savings ...

Top tips include insulating the area around radiators and fitting insulation in drier months to help dry out moisture that would otherwise cause dampness Heat is money at the moment as people try to ...

TOKYO -- Underfloor insulation could reduce adverse health effects such as high blood pressure from low temperatures near the floor, a survey presented by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, ...