You may be losing more heat - and cash - through your basement ceiling than you suspect. But there are steps you can take yourself reduce heating costs and increase comfort. A simple DIY insulation ...

Q: I wonder if ceiling insulation in a basement does any good. The basement is not heated and gets chilly in winter. The ceiling is insulated with 9 inches of fiberglass batting that was once covered ...

Thanks to the expanded array of insulation options now on the market, an insulation upgrade can open up once-overlooked areas of your home into livable space. Establishing a budget—based on research ...

Q. My basement is unfinished and I want to install fiberglass insulation between the exposed floor joists in the ceiling. Short of nailing up gypsum board panels, how can I keep the insulation from ...

The ceiling is a crucial element in basement design, affecting both aesthetics and functionality. A well-chosen ceiling can make your basement feel more spacious, inviting, and connected to the rest ...

Resilient channel acts as a spring between the drywall and studs. When sound waves strike a wall built with resilient channel, the drywall can vibrate independently without transferring the vibration ...

Q: I’m thinking of finishing my basement. What do I need to know? A: In terms of remodeling or finishing, basements have a lot going for them. The space is already built out structurally, and there is ...