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 ...

November 18, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Don't let your basement languish as a storage room or dreary laundry space. By insulating your basement you'll ...

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 ...

Creating a space that is warm and dry is absolutely essential if you want to turn your basement into a usable room. That's why it's so important to get your basement insulation right. Nailing this ...

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Walk into a basement and you’ll probably feel a familiar chill. Not a draught exactly, but a cool and often dank feeling, despite the heating being on full. This feeling is usually down to the surface ...

Q. I have a concrete block foundation that ranges from fully exposed to totally below grade. The basement area is dry, and I intend to finish the space. What method of insulation would you recommend ...

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil face on ...

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. You’ve written about putting up a foam vapor barrier on the basement wall when remodeling. You suggested building a frame wall X-amount of distance from the basement wall itself and then insulate ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Insulating the ceiling of your basement is a great way to reduce your heating bill. And even better, homeowners with some basic ...