Styrofoam is not eco-friendly stuff. It's made from petroleum, it can't be efficiently recycled, it's non-biodegradable, and it creates pollution when burned. A new plant-based foam reportedly has ...

Upgrade Spray Foam today announced updated insulation procedures for attics, basements, and crawl spaces, reflecting operational changes intended to improve consistency, efficiency, and long-term ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto.

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In support of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while driving sustainable innovation, DuPont™ (NYSE: DD) has announced the phased launch of a ...

Friends, don”t try this at home. Seriously. Using Styrofoam as insulation, I found out, is a very bad idea. I had included in last week”s column an email from a reader who had used Styrofoam in a ...

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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...