Installing one layer of R-19 insulation by yourself in an attic 60 feet by 40 feet will cost $2,000 to $2,500. Before You Begin Before you insulate, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends that ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The heat this summer may have you looking for ways to decrease the temperature in your house, along with your utility bill. 5 On Your Side crawled up into the attic to ...

Adding insulation to an attic in any of these conditions can make your problems worse,” he says. Also, avoid using insulation anywhere near knob and tube wiring, ...

Adding insulation to a typical home’s attic, flooring, basement, and crawl spaces can lower total energy costs by an average of 11 percent if you also plug unwanted air leaks.

DIY Attic Insulation Cost vs. Hiring a Professional. ... Add more insulation: If your attic has existing insulation, consider adding more insulation where needed instead of replacing it.

Checkbook’s undercover shoppers collected quotes from Washington-area contractors to add insulation to increase the rating of a sample unfinished attic from R-11 to R-38. Those prices ranged ...

Adding attic insulation Last but not least, you'll want to insulate your attic space. As previously mentioned, if you insulate your attic before air sealing the attic floor, it's not going to do ...