Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

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A timely question, to say the least! Let's start with the attic. Since the house was built over 50 years ago, I suspect that the original insulation is still in place, which is inadequate by today's ...