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 ...

It can be a great way to add square footage to your home. But while an unfinished basement might seem like an easy place to make into a home theater, a spare bedroom or play area for the kids, it’s ...

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 ...