Insulating an old house

Use one of these two energy-smart details to make existing walls more energy-efficient when doing a gut rehab on an old home that has no exterior sheathing under the siding.

Old home insulation is a bit of a rare bird. You can't use the same methods to insulate as you would in new construction without causing problems.

Learn the best way to insulate an old house from the outside improve energy efficiency and save money

It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

How to use low-tech materials to seal air leaks and insulate walls in an old house while maintaining historic integrity.

One summer about 40 years ago, at a time when I was deciding between going to college and working while doing neither, my father hooked me up with a gig […]

You don't have to tear down plaster walls to insulate an old house. There are easier, cost effective ways to beef up your old home's insulation.

While soundproofing an attic floor may seem like a complex and time-consuming process, it's really not as difficult as you might imagine.

These 7 tips will help you save energy—and ultimately money—when retrofitting your old house with insulation. Learn about the different types of insulation, insulation removal, installation techniques, eco-friendly options and more

Our house is about 60 years old. Back then, individuals did not really insulate their home. That was because oil was plentiful and cheap...