Q. I live in Schaumburg and plan to reside my house this summer. The house was built in 1985 with 2-by-6 exterior walls. There is plywood on the exterior corners and Celotex sheathing covered with ...

Learn how to properly install Owens Corning Foamular rigid foam insulation for your walls, basement, or foundation. This step-by-step guide covers cutting, fastening, sealing, and safety tips to help ...

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 ...

DEAR TIM: I am currently installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of my foundation. I’m installing three inches of it to a depth of 10 to 13 inches below grade to keep the heat in and the ...

The foam board seems to be in the way of installing the electric wires that I know are supposed to be behind the insulation. What’s the best way to deal with this situation and is the foam board even ...

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...

Q. My 1908 house has a crawl space and a pine board floor, no subfloor. I get a chilly draft through the gaps between the boards. How can I fill those gaps? Would tarring the underside of the boards ...

Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

The young homeowner thought it would be a good idea to tear all this wonderful foam insulation off the wall. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar/Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m 23 years old and ...