Insulation is a key component for home heating and cooling efficiency, which is why it is commonly installed in the walls and attics of most new homes and regularly replaced in existing homes.

"Adding more will help." Cellulose insulation, made from treated recycled paper, was a popular choice in older homes due to its affordability and fire-retardant properties, but age and wear can ...

A Longview home that initially burned Wednesday morning has taken much further damage after reigniting overnight.

DURHAM — After enduring years of chilly drafts in a 62-year-old wing of the Community Church of Durham, parishioners and other visitors are rejoicing in the warmth this winter season thanks to an ...

A second person has died as a result of a house fire early Wednesday in the 100 block of Garfield Drive in Longview.

On average, fiberglass insulation can dry within 2-3 days under ideal circumstances, while cellulose insulation, being more absorbent, may take several days or longer. Spray foam insulation is ...

So what other reinforcing fiber options are there? As it turns out, cellulose is one of these, along with basalt. The former has received a lot of attention currently, as the addition of cellulose ...