If you are looking to slash your heating costs this winter, check out insulation made from recycled materials. Cellulose insulation uses 85 percent recycled products including old newspapers and is blown into place, according to the NewTimesLive.

The insulation can pay for itself in a few years, especially with the cost of natural gas and home heating oil continually rising. While doing an entire house isn't cheap (between $1,500 and $5,000), using recycled materials is healthier and you can avoid getting itchy from the standard fiberglass insulation (an experience I had yesterday while working in my attic.) The Deparment of Energy has a calculator to estimate what is the best level of insulation (R value) needed to add based on your current setup.

Here's a list of companies that offer cellulose insulation.