Q: Should I use screws or nails when framing a basement wall? What’s the best option for long-term strength? A: I’ve always used nails when framing basement walls, even though screws are stronger and ...

Rigid foam boards are better suited for a finished loft or attic space than fiberglass insulation, which is best reserved for times you can see between the joists. When cold weather rolls in, take a ...

Q: I’m installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of the foundation of my home in New Hampshire. I’m installing 3 inches of it to a depth of 10 to 13 inches below grade to keep the heat in ...

Q: I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fiberglass? What’s the worst thing that can happen if you do the job ...

Insulating your attic walls is one of the best ways to get your home optimal energy efficiency. The amount of insulation you’ll need depends on several factors, including where you live, the design of ...

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 ...

The building industry's embrace of "green" products has reached the home insulation market. For decades, thick blankets of fiberglass insulation ruled attic and wall openings. The bats were joined by ...

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 ...