If you're not enamored with that exposed basement ceiling, you might want to consider an inventive DIY to transform the space ...

Insulation may warm basement floors Published: Oct. 30, 2007, 2:51 a.m.

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 ...

There are two main choices when it comes to insulation for your basement renovation that don't suffer the same kind of moisture problems as fiberglass. One is expanded polystyrene (XPS) boards.

Don't let your basement languish as a storage room or dreary laundry space. By insulating your basement you'll open up the possibilities of what you can do with a warm and inviting extra floor of ...

Owens Corning Foamular goes up on bare basement walls in a full DIY insulation project. Each step is broken down clearly for moisture protection and energy savings.

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 ...

The best option for insulating a basement is to use spray foam insulation. It provides the best coverage and R-value and and functions as a moisture barrier in and of itself.

Treat your crawl space like a mini-basement; seal vents and insulate exterior walls for savings Updated: Jan. 23, 2011, 2:00 p.m. | Published: Jan. 23, 2011, 1:00 p.m.