Similarly to fiberglass, blanket insulation is a great soundproofing material, helping to block sound as well as keep heat in ...

2. Rigid foam board Rigid foam board provides a durable, moisture-resistant barrier, is easy to install on walls and will help you make the most of your basement.

Rigid foam boards used to insulate buildings can prevent energy loss, making homes more efficient at keeping warm or cool. The advantages in energy efficiency, however, are undercut by ...

It's a big problem, and truly effective soundproofing solu-tions are expensive. Even so, here are a few cheap and easy ways to minimize sound "leakage." ...

Futuristic it may seem, but the idea of using sound waves to levitate tiny objects is something we've seen demonstrated in a number of interesting ways. Scientists in Japan have now added another ...

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

For every inch of rigid foam board, you typically get an R-value of 4, so 2 inches would have an R-value of 8. The foam board is light and shouldn't affect the garage door opener.

Multiple fire agencies are responding to a two-alarm house fire in Normandy Park early Friday morning. According to fire officials, the fire is burning in the 18500 block of Normandy Terrace SW. King ...