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Built in the 1840s from barge board, Maria Lana’s Bywater cottage is a perfect example of New Orleans vernacular architecture. It also was less than comfortable during cold snaps. “It just never felt ...

Q. Is it useful if spray-foam insulation is applied only to the areas where ice dams occur, not the entire attic? We have a very large attic with a roofline near the center of the house that causes ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Gulf Coast - Spray foam. It's been around for decades. You've probably used it to patch holes under the sink or to seal gaps in your home. But it's taking on a much bigger role these days. Contractors ...

DORAVILLE, Ga. - A big trend in construction these days is to use spray foam as insulation, replacing the traditional fiberglass kind. But, it's not without controversy and potential risks. Here's a ...