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 ...

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 ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

When Canadians think about upgrading insulation, attics usually get most of the attention. Basement walls come next. But ...

Insulating the unheated areas of the home is an easy-to-moderate skill level project with big benefits for not only lowering heat and AC bills, but improving overall comfort as well. Heat flows ...

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. An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point ...

Question: My wife and I bought a new home last year from a major builder. Boy, have thing changed since my last new home about 30 years ago! The Building Code is vastly different, as are the modern ...