Neighbors cover their ears to muffle noises coming through the thin walls of their home. While it’s fun to speculate on “if these walls could talk,” when it literally becomes the case, it’s an ...

Q: I wonder if ceiling insulation in a basement does any good. The basement is not heated and gets chilly in winter. The ceiling is insulated with 9 inches of fiberglass batting that was once covered ...

Finished basements boost home value and can add hundreds of usable square footage to your home. They’re perfect for creating rooms you might not have had the space for otherwise. A few finished ...

The ceiling is a crucial element in basement design, affecting both aesthetics and functionality. A well-chosen ceiling can make your basement feel more spacious, inviting, and connected to the rest ...

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 ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Question: My wife and I bought a new home last year from a major builder. Boy, have thing changed since my last new home about 30 years ago! The Building Code is vastly different, as are the modern ...

I live in a first floor flat and there are no floors above me. All the flats are leasehold and built in 1978. My downstairs neighbour recently renovated their living room, with my living room ...