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

The basement is where good intentions go to hide. Damp corners. Tippy towers of boxes. Lost gloves, rogue bulbs, and the mystery cable you’re scared to throw away. Sturdy shelves change that story. I ...

An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point in energy-saving initiatives. Installing insulation at the rim joists ...