Learn how to frame walls around structural basement columns to create a clean, finished look while maintaining proper spacing ...

This water vapor is typically working its way through the foundation walls or through the concrete floor. Prior to the 1960s, it was not common to install a vapor barrier under the concrete floor ...

Foam insulation is an exceptional vapor barrier, and when the seams at all butt joints and the corners are taped, it will be very hard for water vapor to get to the cold walls.

Ready to transform your basement? This step-by-step guide shows you how to frame basement walls, including tips for bathroom layouts and framing around columns perfect for DIYers looking to tackle ...

Contractor Rob Robillard explains why insulating a basement is far more complicated than insulating regular wood-framed 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 ...