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insulation
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Attic insulation and air sealing cost in Boston, MA: what a good quote includes
Boston-area attic work varies widely. Use this guide to sanity-check pricing, compare bids, and avoid scopes that miss the air sealing details.
Attic Insulation ROI: What You Can Really Save
Attic insulation is often the fastest payback home energy upgrade. Use realistic ranges, comfort clues, and our ROI calculator to estimate savings for your climate and bills.
Best Home Energy Upgrades by Budget: $2k to $25k
A practical playbook for spending $2k, $10k, or $25k on energy upgrades—based on your bills, comfort issues, and equipment age.
Insulation before a heat pump: how to decide with your own numbers
Compare attic insulation, air sealing, and a heat pump using your rates and comfort goals so you spend on what moves the needle.
Cold rooms, hot rooms: fix uneven temps before big upgrades
Weekend-level fixes to even out hot and cold rooms before spending on new HVAC or windows.
Home energy terms in plain English (from SEER2 to U-factor)
Plain-English guide to SEER2, HSPF2, AFUE, U-factor, SHGC, ACH50, kWh and other labels so you can compare quotes and plan upgrades.
How to plan home energy upgrades without wasting money
Step-by-step plan to prioritize weatherization, right-sized HVAC, water heating, and solar so you avoid expensive missteps.
Air sealing weekend checklist: plug the worst drafts in 2 days
Calm the worst drafts in a single weekend with a DIY air sealing plan that tackles doors, attic access, outlets, and penetrations—without opening walls.