Q–The only place I have room for my new leather couch is directly in front of a long radiator. I know the heat from the radiator will cause the leather to dry and possibly become brittle. How can I ...

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil face on ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...

Q. I live in Schaumburg and plan to reside my house this summer. The house was built in 1985 with 2-by-6 exterior walls. There is plywood on the exterior corners and Celotex sheathing covered with ...

Insulating your home may help the environment by lowering your energy usage, but unfortunately the petroleum-based foam that's typically used as insulation isn't all that eco-friendly itself.