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 ...

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Q: I wonder if ceiling insulation in a basement does any good. The basement is not heated and gets chilly in winter. The ceiling is insulated with 9 inches of fiberglass batting that was once covered ...

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 ...

I love my basement, but it’s not for the reason you might think. Sure, I get the appeal of having a cave to hang out in, but at the end of the day I gravitate toward it because it’s the beating heart ...

Q. I have six doors I want to have replaced. Right now there is a natural stain on the trim and doors. If I just replace the doors, I’ll have to have the hinges and hole for the door knob measured and ...

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 ...

Q: I’m thinking of finishing my basement. What do I need to know? A: In terms of remodeling or finishing, basements have a lot going for them. The space is already built out structurally, and there is ...