How To Install Insulation | Do It Yourself

Are you itching to get your insulation question answered? You can contact us for help.

New Page 1

Recent Questions From Our Readers:

Billy P. of Cleveland, OH wrote:

Hey Itchy,

My bedroom wall separates it from the living room. I want to make it sound proof so my wife and I can have some privacy, if you know what I mean. How do I soundproof a wall?

Depending on the method, soundproofing a wall can be relatively simple or it can get complicated. I'll show you a couple of methods.

Method 1.

Boy, this is going to be messy. Get out your pry bar and take your aggressions out on one side of the wall by removing all of the sheetrock. Make sure all of the nails are pulled as well.... read more

Doug R. from Grand Rapids, MI wrote:

How's it going Itchy!

I just discovered my knee walls in the house were never insulated. I'm going to do it myself. Got any tips and advice for me?

I can't tell you how many times I've ran across knee walls that aren't insulated. This is a DIY project anybody can do. For our uninformed readers a knee wall is located in a area of the home with attic space behind it.

Obviously you're going to have to get into the attic to insulate the knee wall. Get your protective clothing, dust mask and goggles and grab a light and climb on in there. If your attic is insulated with loose fill insulation try not to stir up too much when walking on it. You'll need to measure the knee wall to see if the studs are 15 inches apart or 23 inches so you'll know what width of insulation to purchase..... read more

Richard R. from Boise, ID wrote:

Hey Itchy,

My basement needs insulating but the problem is the walls are concrete. How do you insulate a concrete wall?

Before you can insulate the concrete walls you are going to have to construct some framing for the insulation to attach itself to. The easiest way is to install wood furring strips to the concrete wall. I'm not going to explain how to install furring strips in this article but you can find plenty of websites that will show you how to do it. A wood frame can be built on the floor and then stood up and attached to the concrete wall. You can build it either 24" on center or 16" on center between each stud, depending on your preference. Make sure your measurements are precise.

If you don't want to be itching and scratching yourself all night long you should wear some protective clothing and don't forget a dust mask.... read more