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 ...

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 ...

Q. I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fiberglass?

This article describes a low cost method of building insulated basement walls without concrete, using geotextiles. Typical basement walls are expensive and use large amounts of concrete, a major ...

Keep winter chills outside with these easy (and cozy) fixes.

A dry basement used primarily for storage can become a bonus room in a house for a relatively small investment. The area already is heated, or can be easily because the furnace is nearby. With the ...

Don't let your basement languish as a storage room or dreary laundry space. By insulating your basement you'll open up the possibilities of what you can do with a warm and inviting extra floor of ...

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