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Q: Would it be a good idea to insulate the ceiling of our unheated basement? I'm hoping that would make it easier to heat our living quarters.

—Frances Stout, Hillsdale, N.J.

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Itchy irritation is a given when installing fiberglass insulation. To lift the irritating glass fibers off your skin, gently pat the area with duct tape.

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