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 ...

A dry basement used primarily for storage can become a bonus room in a house for a relatively small investment. The area already is heated, or can be easily because the furnace is nearby. With the ...

For the sake of your bank account, just as much as the health of the planet, it makes sense to do what you can to better insulate your home. If you are good with your hands, you can carry out simple ...

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 ...

Q:I have an open ceiling in my garage that is insulated with paper-backed R-13 batts with the fiberglass exposed and held in place by metal strips. The ceiling has a lot of pipes and wires running ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

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 ...