Jack writes from Talmage, Nebraska: "I have an old brick house with no frame or insulation inside. The wind practically blows through the brick. I am considering gluing 2 inch foam boards on the outside and stuccoing over it. Is that feasible?"

Answer: What you describe is called an EFIS system. In the world of construction, the abbreviation stands for Exterior Finish Insulation System, not to be confused with the aviation abbreviation having the same letters (Electronic Flight Instrument System). If you are considering EFIS for your home, I recommend researching that application.