Basement insulation ideas

Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.

A DIY Basement Renovation is cost effective, rewarding and fun. Check out the step by step summary on how to finish a basement for less than $3000, by doing the work yourself.

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Finishing a basement rec room is a great way to boost living space in your home, but only if you get the details right. Click to learn the essential basics.

It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

Insulating your basement ceiling is important to help weatherproof and soundproof your home. Many homeowners even convert their basements into living or entertainment spaces, making effective insulation all the more essential for long-term comfort, soundproofing, and preventing mold growth. Here are 7 of the best kinds of insulation for basement ceilings: Best Overall: Owens Corning

With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.

A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to best build basement walls.

Meg | homeowner tips and DIYs on Instagram: "Basements feel so much more basement-y when they're cold and damp 🥶 Often overlooked, your rim joist is one of the main contributors to the chilly temperature in your basement! Materials used: -2 inch foam board @owenscorning -Great Stuff Pro Gaps and Cracks Fireblock Foam Insulation -Mineral wool insulation @rockwoolna -utility knife -Husky insulation knife @homedepot -FLIR One Pro thermal camera @flir Safety gear: -gloves -safety goggles -dust