Don't let your basement languish as a storage room or dreary laundry space. By insulating your basement you'll open up the possibilities of what you can do with a warm and inviting extra floor of ...

From weatherstripping to window insulation kits and door sweeps, you'll want to stock up on these top products to keep your ...

Basement insulation is essential for energy efficiency, comfort, and cost savings. Here, industry experts reveal nine insulation ideas to help maintain a balanced temperature in your basement. By ...

I understand the problem of a cold basement. When the ground freezes, a great deal of heat is lost through the basement walls. If possible, I would first dig a trench a few feet down around the ...

Lloyd Armstrog from Nepean Canada writes: Hi Mike, I am in the process of renovating the basement of my 30 year old split level bungalow. I have seen you use foamboard on the wall and then frame in ...

In a house with an unheated basement or crawl space, adding insulation beneath the main floor can save on heating bills and increase comfort during the winter. Usually, the job involves fastening ...

Tony Giovinazzo from Waterloo Canada writes: Mike I am preparing to finish my basement and have read in this blog that you recommend rigid insulation with duct tape and NO vapour barrier. Can you ...

Q. I have a concrete block foundation that ranges from fully exposed to totally below grade. The basement area is dry, and I intend to finish the space. What method of insulation would you recommend ...