What You Will Need Time.
Time depends on the type of job being done.
Allow yourself 3 to 4 person hours per 100 square feet when installing fiberglass batts and a vapor barrier in the attic. Allow yourself 4 to 6 person hours per 100 square feet when installing furring, insulation, and vapor barrier in your basement. Most of the tools required for the installation of insulation are found in the home toolbox. Others can be rented reasonably from your local home center. As with any home project the materials you will need depend on the type of insulation used and the extent of work being done.