After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Q:I have an open ceiling in my garage that is insulated with paper-backed R-13 batts with the fiberglass exposed and held in place by metal strips. The ceiling has a lot of pipes and wires running ...

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...