Homeowners who plan to install insulation batts in their ceiling will soon be able to apply for the Government's $1,600 rebate. The Government plans to spend $2.7 billion funding the rebate as part of ...

Q:I have an open ceiling in my garage that is insulated with paper-backed R-13 batts with the fiberglass exposed and held in place by metal strips. The ceiling has a lot of pipes and wires running ...

Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...

It is easy to insulate walls, ceilings and floors when you know a few simple tricks. Although there are several choices, fiberglass insulation is the best. It is lightweight, inexpensive, relatively ...

It has rejected union calls to halt its $3.9 billion ceiling batt rebates scheme, part of its fiscal stimulus program, until the new training obligations are in place. This article is for subscribers ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

DEMAND for the Federal Government’s $1600 home insulation rebate has created a black market for Chinese ceiling batts that could cause health problems. Australian factories were operating four shifts ...