Pablo answers the question: Is it really worth insulating all those pipes? How about energy efficiency, how about cost?

HOW TO SPOT THE WINDY SIDE OF AIR SEALING. Don't just shut the door and pull the drapes - tackle air leaks and air sealing the right way. Learn air sealing secrets here. Don Ames

HOW THIS POWER TRIP FOUND ENERGY SAVINGS. I would like to share my energy saving adventures with you. I think the homeowner is stuck with repairing the water line, what do you think? Don Ames

HOW TO CHOOSE THE GREENEST INSULATION. Want to save energy and limit heat loss? How about installing the greenest insulation? Learn more about the insulation products you have to choose from.

HOW TO SEE THE BENEFIT IN POLYURETHANE SPRAY FOAM INSULATION. A better job with great air sealing benefits, poly spray foam insulation will get the job done right.

HOW TO IDENTIFY AND INSTALL YOUR HOMES AIR BARRIER. Should we let an old manufactured home with a tarp over the roof teach us about the importance of insulation, air barriers and air sealing?

HOW TO GET YOUR HEATING DUCTS SEALED FOR FREE. I wish to share this actual "Today's Power Trip" of a free duct sealing program that is a winner for all concerned. Yes, warmer feet for everybody! Don Ames

HOW TO CALCULATE PAYBACK AND PRESENT VALUE OF ENERGY SAVING RETROFITS. For example, additional attic insulation or a photovoltaic system - so it’s only natural to ask, “Is this a good investment?”

HOW MUCH INSULATION SHOULD YOU ADD TO YOUR HOME. Protect your home and lower your power bill, here's how blow in insulation can greatly decrease heat loss and heat gain. Don Ames

HOW TO GET THE BEST ATTIC INSULATION. Learn what's on the market today that can optimize your homes insulation measures. Increase cost-effective performance. Learn more..

HOW THE FACTS CONFIRM THAT WEATHERIZATION WORKS. So take heart, America. Weatherization works. Weatherization delivers the jobs and the energy savings promised.

HOW ONE PERSON FOUND WORKING WITH INSULATION COMPANY A REAL CHALLENGE. Though it was going to go real smooth, but having the walls insulated turned out to be like living in a war zone.

HOW DO RADIANT BARRIERS REALLY PERFORM. Radiant barriers have always attracted a disproportionate share of scam artists, many of whom promise impossible energy savings. What's the real scoop?

HOW FILLING YOUR ATTIC WITH INSULATION MAY BRING UP SOME ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER. Is your attic ready to be covered with insulation? Things you might want to consider. Allen Linoski

HOW INSULATING WALLS COULD BRING YOU COMFORT AND PEACE. For peace-of-mind, you might want to insulate your exterior walls so you can settle down on a cold winters evening in peace. Don Ames

HOW INSULATION PERFORMANCE IS DEPENDENT UPON PROPER INSTALLATION. Whether your trying to keep something warm or cold, insulation performance plays a big part in whether you'll be successful or not. Don Ames

HOW MUCH INSULATION IS ENOUGH? SCREEN CAST - If you meet an oil field worker from North Dakota, be sure to say thanks. Your home may be warmer since an oil worker got cold. Don Ames

HOW TO STAY AT HOME WITH LOVING COMFORT. The outdoor climate has the most influence on human comfort than any other common factor. Keeping the outdoor climate at bay. Don Ames

HOW R-VALUE IS OVERRATED WHEN DISCUSSING INSULATION NEEDS. R-value is the poor stepchild of building science metrics. Learn why R-value doesn’t do a good job describing the entire wall system.

HOW FLOOR INSULATION IS LIKE LOW-HANGING-FRUIT. I really do not know why Energy Auditors and Weatherization professionals like to talk about fruit so much. Must have something to do with saving energy. Don Ames

HOW HOME SOLUTIONS SUPPORT THE 3 STEP PLAN. Homeowners once dreaded the winter months thinking they had to live with the pain of a drafty uncomfortable home. Now simply not true.

HOW TO USE GREAT STUFF TO SAVE ENERGY AND ADD INDOOR COMFORT. Ever try to stuff a wad of old wash cloth around a plumbing pipe to stop the consistent and chilling flow of cold air? Next time, save the old wash cloth and grab a can of Great Stuff. Here's why.

JOIN ME FOR THIS HOME ENERGY AUDIT, GRANDPA PLAYS BASE AND THE FURNACE NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED. Folks, this home was built in 1956 and shows some great promise of being an energy efficient home. Read this article to join me on this energy audit. Don Ames

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY WHILE UNDER THE THREAT OF BECOMING FIDO'S LUNCH. Join me on this energy saving visit and we will see if we can find some energy saving opportunities before we become a meal for a herd of dogs. Don Ames

HOW TO USE WINDOW COVERINGS TO SAVE BUNDLES OF ENERGY. With the weather this hot, it's hard to imagine that we would ever want to try to keep it in the building. It's time to plan for winter and our windows.