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 ...

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 ...

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

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Our house was built in the early 1980s and our basement was and still is unfinished. However, we do have ducts down there for heat and air. Needless to say it’s still cold in the winter. Our basement ...

My house has an unfinished basement. Does the exposed fiberglass insulation in the ceiling pose any risk to my children, who sometimes play there? —A.O., Cold Spring, N.Y. Probably not. While some ...