Q. This week: Our old house has cold floors. In particular, the kitchen floor, which consists of tongue and groove maple flooring nailed over the floor joists, is freezing in the winter. Is there a ...

Q: We have a bathroom on the ground floor, and we're replacing parts of the subfloor because they have dry rot. The subfloor is above concrete. Do you recommend putting insulation between the concrete ...

Anyone who visits their attic might realize just how poorly that space is insulated. What should be done, if that's the case, to insulate the house properly? Jamie Wine, executive director of the ...

The right insulation will keep your home comfy and your energy costs low. Here’s how to calculate how much you need and what ...

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 How can I warm the floor of my kitchen? My townhouse is sandwiched between two other units, with a garage underneath. The ceramic tile floor is really cold during winter. A Cold floors like yours ...

If there is a brick 3 story plus cellar building, the entire 3rd floor gets decent warmth, on the 2nd floor the southern 2/3 gets nice but the 2 bedrooms on the north ...

Reduce heat loss by painting a cold wall with two coats of this insulating paint. It comes in a few different colours to suit your style, and can be used on all walls and ceilings, including in ...