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Foam pipe insulation: how sleeves protect pipes from freezing and heat loss and how to size and fit them

May 10, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Foam pipe insulation is a barrier that prevents thermal transfer between the fluid inside a pipe and the outside air.

Categories Insulation

R value of attic insulation: what the number means, how climate sets it and how much depth you need

May 9, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

R-value attic insulation is a measure of thermal resistance, which indicates how well a material slows heat flow.

Categories Insulation

R13 insulation: where it is used, what thickness it needs and how it compares with higher r values

May 7, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

R13 insulation is used primarily in wood-framed walls and requires a thickness of three and a half inches.

Categories Insulation

How to install insulation: safe prep, cutting, fitting and sealing for walls, floors and attics

May 5, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Install insulation by filling structural cavities with thermal barriers like fiberglass batts or spray foam.

Categories Insulation

Foil insulation: how reflective barriers work, where they help and where they do little

May 3, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Foil insulation is a radiant barrier that reflects heat radiation away from a surface.

Categories Insulation

Floor joist insulation: how to insulate between joists over a crawl space or garage and keep it from sagging

May 1, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Floor joist insulation is fiberglass batt or mineral wool installed between the structural members.

Categories Insulation

Attic baffles for insulation: what they do, where they go and how they keep airflow open under the roof

April 29, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Attic baffles insulation are channels that maintain a clear path for air to flow from the soffits to the ridge vent.

Categories Insulation

Bubble wrap window insulation: how the trick works, how to apply it and how long it lasts

April 28, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Bubble wrap window insulation is a thermal barrier that uses trapped air pockets to reduce heat transfer.

Categories Insulation

R19 insulation: where it fits, what thickness it takes and when a higher r value is worth it

April 26, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

R19 insulation is a thermal resistance rating typically achieved with fiberglass batts at a thickness of 6.25 inches.

Categories Insulation

Exterior wall insulation: how it is added outside the wall and how it differs from filling the cavity

April 24, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Exterior wall insulation is applied as a continuous layer of material like expanded polystyrene (EPS) or mineral wool onto the outer face of the building envelope.

Categories Insulation

Curtain insulation: how thermal curtains cut drafts and heat gain and what makes one work better

April 22, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Curtain insulation is a barrier that traps a layer of still air between the window and the room.

Categories Insulation

Insulation for 2×4 walls: what fits the cavity, what r value is possible and what to do about thermal bridging

April 20, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Insulation for 2×4 walls is comprised of fiberglass batts, mineral wool, or spray foam.

Categories Insulation

Vapor barrier and insulation: where a barrier belongs, which side it faces and how wrong placement traps moisture

April 18, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Vapor barrier insulation is placed on the warm side of the assembly to prevent water vapor from entering the wall cavity.

Categories Insulation

Insulation and mold: how moisture gets into insulation, what to look for and how to prevent it

April 17, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Insulation and mold occur when water enters a building envelope through air leaks, roof penetrations, or high humidity.

Categories Insulation

Mini split heat pump: how a ductless system works, what parts it has and where it suits a home

April 15, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

A mini split heat pump is a climate control system that transfers heat between an indoor unit and an outdoor condenser.

Categories Heat Pump

Cold climate heat pump: how these models keep heating at low outdoor temperatures and what to check on the rating

April 13, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Cold climate heat pumps use variable-speed compressors and specialized refrigerants to extract heat from frigid air.

Categories Heat Pump

Water heater heat pump: how a heat pump water heater works, where it needs space and what affects its efficiency

April 11, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

A water heater heat pump moves heat from the surrounding air into the water supply.

Categories Heat Pump

Heat pumps for cooling: how the same system cools a home and how its rating compares with an air conditioner

April 9, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Heat pumps for cooling move heat from inside a house to the outdoors using a refrigerant cycle.

Categories Heat Pump

Heat pump installations: what the installer does, what a home needs ready and what to expect on the day

April 7, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Heat pump installations involve mounting the outdoor unit, connecting refrigerant lines, and integrating the system into your home’s ducting or hydronic piping.

Categories Heat Pump

Heat pump versus furnace: how each heats a home and what decides which fits yours

April 6, 2026 by MyHomeLobby Editorial Team

Heat pump furnaces are hybrid systems that use a heat pump to move heat into the home and a gas or electric furnace to provide supplemental warmth.

Categories Heat Pump
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