Insulation Basics

What is Insulation?

How Much Insulation?

Insulation R-Value

Types of Insulation

Why You're Losing Money
- Finding Air Leaks
- Air Sealing 101
- Air Seal Your Attic
- Air Seal Your Basement
- Finding and Sealing Leaky Ducts
- Repairing Large Holes in Ductwork

Insulating Your Home
- How to Install Blown Insulation into Your Attic
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How to Install Fiberglass Insulation into Your Attic

The BEST Insulation
- The Second Best Insulation

Fiberglass vs. Cellulose

Energy Audits

 

How To Videos

Click Here to Watch - DIY Spray Foam Insulation - Poor Man's Spray Foam
DIY Spray Foam Insulation - Poor Man's Spray Foam

Click Here to Watch - Cellulose Insulation DIY - How to Blow Cellulose Insulation into Your AtticCellulose Insulation - How to Blow Cellulose Insulation into Your Attic

Click Here to Watch - Cathedral - Vaulted Ceilings FIX - Upgrading to Cellulose InsulationCathedral - Vaulted Ceilings FIX - Upgrading to Cellulose Insulation

Click Here to Watch - Cellulose Insulation - How to Install Blown Insulation by YourselfCellulose Insulation - How to Install Blown Insulation by Yourself

Click Here to Watch - How to Install Insulation around Electrical Outlets and Light SwitchesHow to Install Insulation around Electrical Outlets and Light Switches

Click Here to Watch - Overcoming Fiberglass Insulation's 3 Main ProblemsOvercoming Fiberglass Insulation's 3 Main Problems

Click Here to Watch - Killing Toxic Black Mold - How to Safely Remove MoldKilling Toxic Black Mold - How to Safely Remove Mold

Click Here to Watch - Sealing a Chimney - How to Create an Air Tight Removable SealSealing a Chimney - How to Create an Air Tight Removable Seal

Click Here to Watch - Sealing Ductwork - How to Seal Your DuctworkSealing Ductwork - How to Seal Your Ductwork

Click Here to Watch - Repairing Ductwork - How to Repair Large Holes in DuctworkRepairing Ductwork - How to Repair Large Holes in Ductwork

Click Here to Watch - Insulation R-Value - What is R-Value?Insulation R-Value - What is R-Value?

 

Planning on Upgrading Your Home's Insulation?

Learn How To Install Home  Insulation with Corey BInford

Upgrading Your Home's Insulation

If the rising cost of energy has got you thinking about upgrading your home's insulation, you're not alone. Installing additional insulation to your home's attic, basement, walls and ceilings can shave 20% or more off your energy bills. Air sealing your home with expanding foam insulation and caulk will save even more money.


Choosing the right type of insulation for your home and installing it correctly guarantees that your home's insulation upgrade is worth the time and money you put into it.

Getting the most from your home insulation upgrade is what this website is all about.

My goal is simple...to help you save as much money as you possibly can by insulating and weatherizing your home.



Understanding How Your Home's Insulation Works

Making the most of your home's insulation upgrade is a lot easier when you know how your home uses and loses energy. Understanding How Home Insulation Works
You should also be familiar with how home insulation works and how much insulation you need. Understanding these simple concepts will help you identify areas of your home that demand your time and attention.

Then, you'll be able to figure out where your losing money and decide what should do next.

Then watch my videos to find out how to properly install the insulation and see if its something you're willing to do.

Even if you're not willing to crawl through your home's attic, at least you'll know how to fix the problem so you can have an intelligent conversation with a insulation contractor.


Deciding What Type of Insulation is Right for Your Home

If you've ever walked through the insulation aisle at your local hardware store, you've seen the amazing array of insulation products available for our home's today. Each type of home insulation has it's strengths and weaknesses, but how do you know what kind to buy? Hopefully, the following article will help you find the right type of insulation for your home.


How To Install Insulation into Your Home

When it comes to installing insulation in your home, I've learned that it is a lot easier to show you than tell you. There's just so many parts of a home and different types of insulation. So I've been busy creating a series of How To Videos that walk you through the various installation procedures.


Each video demonstrates a skill, procedure or technique you'll need to know. By the time your finished watching, you will have learned everything you need to know get the job done right.


I hope this helps you make the most of your time and money. I'm always looking for feedback on the videos and for new ideas. Please let me know what you think or ask a question.