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 ...

Q My basement has concrete-block walls and gets very cold in winter. I want to insulate the walls to make it more comfortable. What are my options? A A lot depends on how much money you are willing to ...

The young homeowner thought it would be a good idea to tear all this wonderful foam insulation off the wall. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar/Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m 23 years old and ...

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 ...

Learn how to properly install Owens Corning Foamular rigid foam insulation for your walls, basement, or foundation. This step-by-step guide covers cutting, fastening, sealing, and safety tips to help ...

Question: We are planning on finishing our basement and want to use two inch thick Dow styrofoam rigid insulation between the floor joists, with Great Stuff from Dow to seal any cracks around this ...

Q How can I apply spray foam along the edges of my basement wall where the floor frame meets exterior walls? On two walls the ...

Question: I enjoyed reading your previous article about basement mould, as it was a very timely read. I am in the process of finishing my basement. It is a newer home that I am building an hour south ...

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 ...

If your basement leaks when it rains or is damp and smells musty in the summer, don’t throw in the towel. There are all kinds of ways to dry a wet basement, ranging from simple weekend fixes to more ...