Basement insulation is essential for energy efficiency, comfort, and cost savings. Here, industry experts reveal nine ...

“They can reduce noise and echo in the room, and they can also be used to conceal structural elements like ceiling joists and beams,” says Joshua Zinder of Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design ...

Today we’re talking continuous insulation. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. What exactly is continuous insulation? Based on the greatest continuous-insulation invention of all time — ...

Is your home's plumbing ready for the cold weather ahead? Whether you're a seasoned homeowner or it's your first winter in a new home, making a list and checking it twice has a very different ...

While scissor trusses are easy to install and have a low installation cost, they’re difficult to insulate and provide ... boards (or ridge beams) and ceiling joists hold the rafters in place.

After that, use a measuring tape and level to mark the placement of the main runners of the grid and install them using wire or rod hangers attached to the joists. Add cross pieces to create a grid ...

If you feel more comfortable doing so, you can also get the same smoothness by skim-coating your ceiling. Still, using drywall will be faster, cleaner, and possibly easier. Plus, the extra gypsum ...

Many of the fine original features have been retained and restored, these include some traditional Yorkshire Sash Windows, Fireplaces, Internal Braced Doors with Cast-Iron Latches, Exposed Beams and ...