The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: What to do with foam insulation in basement?

Q. I’m 23 years old and just got out of college. I bought my first small house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured ...
Seattle Times

How to insulate your basement’s concrete walls

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil face on ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Failed cement stucco – why it happened, and how to prevent it

My wife and I are the head ushers at our church. Each Sunday, when we arrive early, we walk up a ramp that allows those attending mass in a wheelchair an easy way into Sacred Heart Church in Laconia, ...
The Washington Post

Should you remove the foam insulation in a basement renovation?

The young homeowner thought it would be a good idea to tear all this wonderful foam insulation off the wall. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar/Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m 23 years old and ...