Attic Insulation, Repair and DIY

Install soffit vents, roof vents and chutes for better attic ventilation.

Construct a safe room for shelter against tornadoes and hurricanes

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - May 2000

Clean and maintain soffit and attic vents to increase ventilation

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - November 2003

Turn unused space into a luxurious bedroom and master bath with clever construction and design solutions.

Build this dormer for extra light and space inside and a great-looking feature on the outside of your home.

Add 6 mil plastic sheets on the ground and insulate walls with foil-faced rigid insulation to keep the space under the house dry.

Fill stud spaces in new walls with fiberglass batt insulation, or add it to walls when remodeling, as an upgrade.

Fix a bad PVC pipe joint with the proper reducer coupling.

Find and stop heat loss through the 5 most common air leaks in your ceilings and walls.

Increase energy efficiency and save money on your energy bills

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