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 ...

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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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?

Q: What are your thoughts about spraying foam insulation in my basement where the floor frame above meets the outside walls? Should I do the walls, too? A: I’m glad you wrote because conventional ...

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 ...

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Q. I am currently installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of my foundation. I'm installing 3 inches of it to a depth of 10-13 inches below grade to keep the heat in and the cold out. I ...