For most people, blanket insulation is the insulation that comes to mind when they think about insulation in a home. Most of us have seen attics filled with pink or yellow insulation. That pillowy insulation that we’re familiar with is blanket insulation and in most cases it was made of fiberglass, which is the most common type of insulation in the United States. But blanket insulation can be made not only of fiberglass, but also of other flexible fibers such as cotton, mineral wool and sheep’s wool. Today’s mini lesson give an overview of those different types of blanket insulation.
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When building a new home, investing in insulation is one of the best ways to decrease your energy consumption and save money far into the future. Talking about insulation may not be an especially exciting topic in residential construction, but is one of the most important subjects to understand because choosing the amount and placement of insulation will directly affect the physical and financial comfort of you and your family.
Insulation has one of the fastest payback times of all investments you’ll make in your new home. The savings can be so great that you can often recover your initial investment in just a few years. So, if you can afford it, add the maximum amount of insulation recommended for your home design and region. In this week’s mini lesson, we’ll talk about some general recommendations for insulation. And over the next few weeks, we’ll learn about some specific types of insulation that are commonly used in residential construction, including spray foam insulation, rigid foam board insulation, batt and blanket insulation and blown-in cellulose.
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Today’s mini lesson will help not only those wanting to build a new house, but those who want to remodel an older home, especially the kitchen. As promised last week, we’ll be talking about choosing kitchen cabinets. If you think choosing kitchen cabinets is simply a matter of choosing stained, wood cabinets versus white, painted cabinets… keep listening.
Naturally, you’ll choose a style that you find attractive, but beyond looks, there are lots of factors that you’ll need to consider that will impact the quality and cost of your cabinets. For example, a standard 30 inch cabinet can range from just over $100 to well over $1000, depending on its construction, finishes and how customized it is. Today’s lesson will help us understand the different materials used to construct cabinets and how those materials impact cabinet price and quality.
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For most families, the kitchen is the most important room in the entire house. It’s not only a functional family space, but it serves as the central area for entertaining, as well. Today we’ll talk about 8 common mistakes to avoid when designing and organizing your kitchen. Next week, we’ll have another kitchen-centered lesson when I give an overview of what to look for when choosing kitchen cabinets.
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