Q: I’m installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of the foundation of my home in New Hampshire. I’m installing 3 inches of it to a depth of 10 to 13 inches below grade to keep the heat in ...

Q. I am currently installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of my foundation. I'm installing 3 inches of it to a depth of 10-13 inches below grade to keep the heat in and the cold out. I ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point in energy-saving initiatives. Installing insulation at the rim joists ...

What do you do if you’re a builder and your client (that would be me) hands you a material that no one’s ever heard of, let alone installed in this country, and asks you to insulate his house with it?

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 house has old wooden siding that I'm tired of repairing and painting. Also, the house could use some additional insulation. Other than installing ordinary vinyl siding, what attractive options ...

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 ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...