Adding loose-fill insulation to an unfinished attic is a gotta-do-it project for even the unhandiest homeowner. Blow-in insulation will create a sound barrier and add insulating power to your home ...

Overall, loose-fill insulation is going to cost you more mostly because of labor costs, especially when it comes to installing it in wall cavities. Installing it in attics takes a lot less work.

Expert tips on installing blanket, loose-fill, sheet and blown-fibre insulation in your loft, and whether or not you can fit each type yourself.

The most common insulation retrofit for old houses is loose fill because it can reach places where it is difficult to install other types of insulation.

We found that a carpenter would charge about $1,600 to frame out the walls, fill the wall cavities with insulation and install wallboard in a 600-square-foot space.

Loose-fill insulation is a great way to fill in places in an older home where insulation is missing, giving more R-value to help protect your home.

There are four types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has advantages and limitations.

Attics are very cost-effective places to insulate, usually with loose fill insulation (cellulose, fibreglass, mineral wool) or batts.

Expert tips on installing blanket, loose-fill, sheet and blown-fibre insulation in your loft, and whether or not you can fit each type yourself.