Sealing up any visible air leaks or gaps around windows or pipes can stop cold air from coming inside. “Weatherstripping, caulk, or foam sealant is a relatively inexpensive DIY project that helps ...

Cold floors are more than an annoyance under your feet; they are a clear sign that heat and money are leaking out of your ...

Q. This week: Our old house has cold floors. In particular, the kitchen floor, which consists of tongue and groove maple flooring nailed over the floor joists, is freezing in the winter. Is there a ...

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 fiberglass?

When I finished the basement of my last home in Cincinnati, I simply did what I just described, but there was no foam glued to my poured concrete foundation. I used regular fiberglass batts in the ...

One of the most popular renovation jobs is to redo a basement. Done properly, a finished basement can add a lot of livable space to your home. It usually becomes a place where the kids -- and ...

When temperatures drop, you usually feel it first not in the walls, but in the tiny gaps where cold air sneaks in and warm air slips out. Instead of tearing into drywall or budgeting for a major ...