Living in an older home offers a lot of history and charm, but it usually comes with its share of higher costs, especially with energy usage. Modern heating and cooling systems are far more energy-efficient than those installed in the “old days,” as are windows, roofs and insulation.
You might blame the people who 
dilly-dally as they walk through the door, bringing gusts of hot air along with them.
You can doubt the veracity of your air conditioner, which, if it's at least 10 years old, may not be cooling your home as efficiently as it once did. You can even curse the sun – the origin of your discomfort.
But if you're truly bewildered by why your home feels warmer than usual this year, don't overlook the possibility your home may need an infusion of wall insulation.
Insulation is just for homes that 
experience cold winters, right? Not so fast! While insulation is usually associated with keeping a house warm, it does just as much to keep your house cool and if you live in Las Vegas, you know that keeping a home cool can be a real problem under the desert sun. Learn why insulation is important in your home, how you can check if your insulation is up to snuff, and how to fix your insulation issues with Las Vegas quality attic insulation.
We've never said it's an exciting 
home improvement project.
And we've never said it's the type of project you'll take pictures of when it's finished and post on social media sites.
But we have said attic insulation is one of the most cost-effective improvements you can make, with the potential to save you as much as 15 percent on your energy bills.
Owning a home can be expensive at 
times. Saving money where you can is never a bad thing. But, there is a difference between being frugal and being cheap.
Though winter may be relatively short and mild in the Las Vegas area compared to many other parts of the country, the cost of heating your home can add up quickly over the colder months. Here are a few money saving tips that can help you cut your heating bills without sacrificing your comfort:
You may know from experience: before you begin a home improvement project, almost nothing beats a few heads-up tips.
For many homeowners, it may seem like a galaxy far, far away even though it lies right over their head: their attic.
The U.S. Department of Energy seems to know how galactic a challenge many homeowners face when they want to venture into their attic and inspect the condition of the insulation. To help prepare them for this odyssey, the department has brought the exercise back down to earth in the form of some straightforward steps.
If you find your home is uncomfortable year round it may be time to look at your home's roof and attic as the culprit.
Heat from the sun is transferred to the earth via UV rays. These UV rays hit the roof of your house and when this happens the roof starts to reradiate the heat, transferring this heat into your attic. This is then absorbed by the insulation in your attic. This built up heat eventually makes its way into your home.
To help keep your home more comfortable you need to
Insulation matters.
In the cool winter months, it acts as a comfy blanket for your home and holds in the heat. In the hot summer months, it as effective as a Yeti® cooler. In fact, insulation is so effective it can help keep your energy costs in check all year long.
But you've got to have the right insulation in the right location--and more often than not that location is your attic.
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