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 ...

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It has been a mantra of TreeHugger that where possible, it is better to build foam free. Plastic foams are sometimes made with blowing agents that have serious global warming potential; they are made ...

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 ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...

Insulation is one of the most critical yet underestimated components in residential construction and renovation projects. As ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

In his native Germany, Uwe Neumann used his passion for engineering to research and design autonomous aircraft. Now at home ...

Britons planning to improve the energy efficiency of their homes are being warned to do their research before using spray foam insulation. The popular form of insulation has been widely used by ...