Insulation can be expensive. Thousands of dollars expensive.So how can you insulate your home and still have enough for the groceries? There are many small fixes that can be made at a fraction of the price of professional installation. Then of course, you can always do it yourself...

Through most of the 20th century, asbestos was the ideal form of insulation due to its resistance to heat, electricity and chemical damage, its sound absorption and tensile strength. Fortunately, there are now many green alternatives that make the use of asbestos and hazardous materials obsolete. Throughout the United States, construction practices are changing to suit the environment and the health of human beings.