An attic door insulation cover isn’t on every homeowner’s list of priorities. But if you have an attic door, it should be, because you’re wasting money without one. An uninsulated attic door ...

If you're dealing with high heating bills in the winter, insulating your attic hatch could save you money in the long run. Here's how to do it.

If you see an uninsulated attic hatch . . . You can buy a molded insulation cover to place above the hatch or you can make one yourself from rigid-foam insulation panels and construction adhesive. 9.

The insulation levels depend on your climate zone and the existing insulation material in your attic. A good rule of thumb is to aim for an R-value of 38–60, which typically means about 10–14 ...

You’ve probably heard the expression “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But where energy is concerned, there is “small stuff” that can cause you to sweat. Though you… ...

The hatch itself is a weak point in the attic, Lomnes said. While the rest of the attic floor might be a fluffy field of insulation, the top side of the hatch door left bare will allow heat into ...

Next, add weatherstripping around the entire rim of the attic hatch door if it’s not already there. Finally, attach a piece of rigid foam board cut to size and attach to the attic side of the hatch.

Learn how to keep your energy bill down by insulating and sealing leaks in your attic in this week's Rethink Energy.

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