In many high-end new-build projects, ductwork is routinely insulated to help minimize energy loss as conditioned air travels from the HVAC units through the ductwork. But duct insulation is being used ...

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From echoing hallways and idling buses to boisterous band practices and shop classes, schools have long been known as noisy environments. Beyond the sounds produced by occupants and vehicles, ...

A home's duct system -- the network of tubes in walls, floors and ceilings that carries hot or cold air to each room -- may waste a lot of energy dollars. Many duct systems are poorly insulated or not ...

One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

Insulating a crawl space is your best bet. Sealing vents with foam panels (available at Lowe's) and laying down plastic ...

Q: I had a home-energy analysis. The report said my ductwork needs to be repaired upstairs and in the crawlspace because that is where a good deal of leakage is and also is bringing bad air pollutants ...

From weatherstripping to window insulation kits and door sweeps, you'll want to stock up on these top products to keep your ...

Better insulation of grain store air tunnels can help counter rocketing drying costs, says a Wiltshire farmer. Alastair Fitzgerald is convinced that spraying urethane foam on the inside of the central ...