In what is quickly becoming my favorite column, the Ask The Sietch fun continues with this very insightful question from Aimee. Do you have a question you would like to Ask The Sietch?  Contact us or post your question in the Forums, and we will do our best to answer it.

I’ve looked everywhere with no great answers do you know of a cheap/DIY/green insulation for the attic and basement? Basically I’d like to greenly rig some attic insulation, that won’t kill my lungs, my wallet or the environment. Please help?

Thank you so much for your time,

Amiee

Hi Amiee, first off let me applaud you on your thinking. We all know (or should all know) that conservation is the best energy production. Meaning that the energy you don’t use, is the cheapest to purchase (kind of a zen thing but stick with me). Increasing the insulation in your home is one of the best ways to save money on heating. Insulation also helps with keeping your house cool in the summer. It IS possible to insulate your home, do it yourself, save some cash, and save the earth.

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