Sharon writes from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania: "Our farm house is over 100 years old. It is horizontal wooden planks with UGLY gray asphalt type shingles on the outside. We have lovely cream colored vinyl siding to put on, just haven't gotten there yet. Anyway, there is NO insulation in the house, nor is there any "space" to add insulation. So, what do you recommend? We live in NW PA with a lot of wind and cold weather. When you sit in the living room, you can feel the cold air seeping into the house, almost like a 'breeze' on your face. What order should we insulate and wrap the house? And do we need to remove the nasty shingle-things or can we just wrap/insulate over top of them? (And no, the house isn't square or level if that matters.) And, of course, cost is an issue. Can't wait to hear from you, I always wanted to talk to the Pink Panther."

Answer: Sounds like you have a unique setup there. I recommend using FOAMULAR® insulation board on the sides of your house. You will be able to put it on before putting your siding up. FOAMULAR insulation is R-5 per inch. Also, you may want to figure out the best approach with insulating your attic and crawlspace or basement. There is a useful book at www.itseasytoinsulate.com that can assist you depending on your setup. Just click on EASY WEEKEND PROJECTS and you will see the Homeowner's Guide to Insulating in the bottom left-hand corner.