Basement insulation is essential for energy efficiency, comfort, and cost savings. Here, industry experts reveal nine insulation ideas to help maintain a balanced temperature in your basement. By ...

When it comes to finishing or updating an unfinished basement, one of the most important ways to make the space functional is basement insulation. Basement foundation walls are naturally prone to ...

Q. I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fi… ...

Renovating a basement can really add to the value of your property, but be sure to follow Mike Holmes' advice on the critical ...

Q. I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fi… ...

Adding insulation between the wall studs will increase the insulating value of the wall, keeping the finished space more comfortable. Fill the stud bays with batts of R-13 or R-15 insulation.

Foil-faced ISO rigid board can help insulate smooth basement walls (5), and furring strips can then be attached to the foam when it's time to build out the walls.

Rigid foam insulation works best if the foundation walls are smooth. If the basement is an old stone foundation, insulation companies can spray expanding foam directly on the rough masonry.

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil ...