You may be losing more heat - and cash - through your basement ceiling than you suspect. But there are steps you can take yourself reduce heating costs and increase comfort. A simple DIY insulation ...

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 ...

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 six doors I want to have replaced. Right now there is a natural stain on the trim and doors. If I just replace the doors, I’ll have to have the hinges and hole for the door knob measured and ...

Finishing basements for comfortable living is the most popular winter home improvement project with us Canadians, and that’s why I hope you read this column before it’s too late. So many widely ...

Question: My wife and I bought a new home last year from a major builder. Boy, have thing changed since my last new home about 30 years ago! The Building Code is vastly different, as are the modern ...