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 ...

Collect all insulation in a contractor-grade bag, seal it, and properly dispose of it according to your local trash collection regulations. Using a shop vac, vacuum any remaining dust and debris from ...

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 ...

For the sake of your bank account, just as much as the health of the planet, it makes sense to do what you can to better insulate your home. If you are good with your hands, you can carry out simple ...

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 ...

If these things aren’t insulated ASAP, winter will wreak havoc on your home.