When it comes to finishing or updating an unfinished basement, one of the most important ways to make the space functional is basement insulation. Basement foundation walls are naturally prone to ...

Q: I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fiberglass? What’s the worst thing that can happen if you do the job ...

You may be losing more heat - and cash - through your basement ceiling than you suspect. But there are steps you can take yourself reduce heating costs and increase comfort. A simple DIY insulation ...

An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point in energy-saving initiatives. Installing insulation at the rim joists ...

Question: In a conversation with a builder last week, I was asked how I plan to provide a foundation that meets the minimum requirements for insulation. My initial response was “Why?”, since we’ve ...

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Steve Maxwell answers reader questions about insulating the bottom half of basement walls, the best time to reshingle a roof, and the best laminate flooring for a kitchen. Q: What can I do to add ...

I am renovating a house and the floor in our rec room gets very cold. We have an accessible crawl space below it. I would like to put up unfaced insulation between the floor joists and lay carpeting ...