Bob writes from Pawtucket, Rhode Island: "I Have a Living rm on the 1st floor with 9 foot ceilings and a bed rm above on the 2nd floor should i insulate the living room ceiling if so with what type the joist are 2x8"

Answer: You can insulate between the living room and the bedroom above for noise control but insulating between conditioned spaces will not help with thermal control and energy efficiency. For sound control we recommend QuietZone® fiberglass insulation.