QUESTION: I have a slump block home in Tucson that was built in the 1970s and has very little insulation in the walls. It gets really hot in the afternoon. By 3 p.m. in the summer, I have to go ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

With autumn temperatures setting in and the days drawing shorter, it's no wonder our attention is turning towards making sure our homes are set up to keep us warm. If you've noticed you have a cold ...

Internal wall insulation isn't for every home. While it's easy to assume insulating every surface will lead to greater energy efficiency, this surprisingly isn't the case. Best suited to homes with ...