Stacy writes from Beaumont, Texas: "I have heard that there is insulation that can go on top of your disappearing stairway and when you pull down the stairway you just remove it. Where can I go to get some?"

Answer: The product is the Owens Corning PINKCap® Attic Stair Insulator. It is a molded polystyrene (EPS) foam cover for attic stair openings. The product is light weight and easy to install and remove. It is a quick do-it-yourself product, reducing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. The PINKCap insulator is available in one standard size to fit all attic stairwell openings. The foam material is 2-3/4 inches thick and provides an average R-value of 11 when installed properly.

The product is available in Texas at the Current Energy Store in Dallas and several outlets of The Home Depot throughout the state.