Insulation

Insulation is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy bills and increase home comfort levels.
Insulation will keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Proper insulation applications will also help to control moisture problems in the home.
Check your insulation levels in the attic, walls, floors, and crawl spaces and determine if the r-value is in accordance with your local climate. Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s insulation page at www.eren.doe.gov for recommended r-values in your climate zone.
Adding insulation to the attic is the easiest and most cost-effective insulating improvement that you can make.
Adding insulation to the walls will almost always require utilizing the services of a professional contractor. Certain types of insulation, if installed correctly, can also serve to stop air infiltration from the outside.
When shopping for insulation watch for the Energy Star label and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) certification.