You can insulate second-floor rim joists following the same steps shown here if you happen to tear out a ceiling during remodeling. Rigid foam is the best insulation for rim joists. We chose 2-in ...

If your basement ceiling is already drywalled and painted, you'll need to remove that drywall before soundproofing can happen. Still, if you have a serious noise issue, it's worth the trouble.

Question: My basement ceiling joists sit right on top of the concrete foundation. Can I insulate the space between the joists where they meet the outside border joist? There is only a 1 1/2-inch joist ...

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 ...

My wife would like a drywall ceiling in the basement, this time, ... with ducting above the insulation, and a suspended tile ceiling below to make levelling easier.

Steve Maxwell answers reader questions about insulating the bottom half of basement walls, the best time to reshingle a roof, and the best laminate flooring for a kitchen. Q: What can I do to add ...