Climate

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Diagram showing different home insulation types and their R-values, illustrating thermal resistance and energy efficiency in a home's structure.

What Are Home Insulation R-Values and How Do They Suit Your Climate?

Home Insulation R-Values: Navigating 2026 Codes for Optimal Efficiency Where R-38 insulation is required in the ceiling or attic, R-30 can satisfy the requirement if installed over 100 percent of the

Ethan Rowe·August 24, 2026

Split image contrasting a warm, inviting home interior with a cold, snowy exterior, illustrating the importance of home insulation for climate control.

Maintenance

What Are the Best Home Insulation R-Values for Your Climate?

When hiring a professional certified installer for home insulation, quoted prices for a given R-value installation can vary by more than a factor of two, according to Department of Energy .

Ethan Rowe·June 28, 2026

A gardener carefully selects plants, considering the rich soil and diverse climate conditions in a beautiful, thriving garden.

Outdoor

How to Choose the Best Plants for Your Climate and Soil Type

Despite the vast array of plants available to home gardeners, nearly 90% of a studied area in central Italy was found highly suitable for just one common crop: tomatoes, according to PMC .

Mason Clarke·April 21, 2026