Q. We plan to finish our family room in the basement. What is the best type of flooring to use there? There has never been any water issue. Thanks for your help. A. The best flooring is one that you ...

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Question: I want to make my house more comfortable. I have a crawl space. The access under the floor is fairly easy, but the soil seems damp. What are my options when it comes to insulation that I can ...

Q: Should we insulate the rim-joist cavities of a crawlspace foundation? I am a builder, and where I live the codes require insulation, but I have discovered that the insulation causes decay and mold ...

Q: My home is 35 years old and I have a contract with a company for re-inspection for termites every year. The representative told me I needed to replace my insulation; he said part of it was hanging ...

Q. We made the plunge and installed multi-zone mini-splits in all the rooms of our 1950 ranch. We have shut down our oil furnace but not drained our baseboard heaters. The basement, all below grade, ...

A: Refacing cabinets is an excellent way to get a completely new look with minimal cost and the lowest possible environmental impact. It involves changing the doors, doorframes and all other visible ...

It’s easy to insulate your walls with fiberglass insulation (at least when they’re open!), but the job still requires attention to detail to get the maximum benefit. Every gap and compressed batt ...

Cork flooring is gaining popularity for its eco-friendliness, comfort, and insulating properties that can help lower energy bills. With proper preparation and installation, it can last decades while ...

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 ...