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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When I finished the basement of my last home in Cincinnati, I simply did what I just described, but there was no foam glued to my poured concrete foundation. I used regular fiberglass batts in the ...

We have an unfinished aboveground storage room and a basement we want to remodel into a bedroom and an office. The storage room is brick and the basement is concrete. How should we do it? - Pete E.

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

Designing a basement isn't just about the wow-factor. First steps are the key design essentials to create a space that's warm ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...