Do it Yourself Home Insulation

Insulating your home is an important step in the construction or remodeling process because it keeps the heat from escaping and prevents you from having to pay huge heating bills. One of the most commonly used forms of home insulation is fiberglass insulation because it is relatively easy to install, effectively keeps in heat and is readily available for purchase and building supply stores. Because fiberglass insulation is potentially irritating to the skin, it is important to dress appropriately with long sleeved shirts, pants and protective eye-wear and gloves.

Insulating cutting knife or utility knife
Measuring tape
Piece of board

Instructions

- 1
  Lay the piece of insulation on a flat surface and cut it to size to fit the wall cavity. Most insulation comes in a standard size to fit most wall cavities, pre-cut for width and depth. Standard wall cavities are 14 inches between the studs.
- 2
  Measure the height of the wall cavity and add on a half inch to your length to allow the insulation to fit snugly into the wall cavity.
- 3
  Cut the insulation using an insulating cutting knife or a utility knife. Compress the insulation down using a scrap piece of board to make the insulation easier to cut.
- 4
  Measure the location of any electrical wires and split the insulation halfway through its width to accommodate for the wire. This will allow the wire to nest inside the insulation and prevent any gaps that will increase heat loss.
- 5
  Insert the insulation into the wall cavity and push to make sure it is fully inserted. Repeat these steps to fill the remaining wall cavities with insulation.

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