Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point ...

Q: What are rim joists, and how do you insulate them? Our home was recently inspected, and the buyer asked that we pay for the repairs. Is this something I can do myself? A: Rim joists are the boards ...

Where to look for insulation failures in your basement What materials actually stop air infiltration–not just slow it down How to properly insulate rim joists for long-term performance I love my ...

Q: Should we insulate the rim-joist cavities of a crawlspace foundation? I am a builder, and where I live the codes require insulation, but I have discovered that the insulation causes decay and mold ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres demonstrate how to enhance your home's energy efficiency and comfort by properly ...

Insulating your basement? Start with the rim joist. If you don't have any insulation at your rim space, add this project to your list of 'to-do' projects. It's not as critical as attic insulation and ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres demonstrate how to effectively reduce noise transmission between levels by installing ROCKWOOL insulation within floor I-joists.

Most of us rarely go up there and we don’t think about it much. More than likely you only think of it as extra space to put our old junk. But if you could find another place to put those future garage ...