After decades of arguing, homeowners still can't pick a clear winner.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

There are some wonderful things about spray foam insulation, but the price in health and embodied carbon is just too high. A well-known website for home handypeople recently ran a post titled "Here’s ...

You've probably heard of foam being used to cover flat roofs on many Arizona homes. It's roofing that keeps out rain but also reflects heat. Foam also plays a big role in insulating many newly built ...

Built in the 1840s from barge board, Maria Lana’s Bywater cottage is a perfect example of New Orleans vernacular architecture. It also was less than comfortable during cold snaps. “It just never felt ...

Styrofoam is not eco-friendly stuff. It's made from petroleum, it can't be efficiently recycled, it's non-biodegradable, and it creates pollution when burned. A new plant-based foam reportedly has ...

IRVING, TX — A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by ...