Foam board insulation is easy to use and a great DIY way to add some insulation. It comes in standard-size 4×8 sheets and smaller sizes, in thicknesses from 1/4-in. to two inches. Some types of ...

Turn the last stud on the first wall sideways and overlap it about halfway past the connecting wall to create drywall backing. If your floor is horribly out of level or if you’re framing around a ...

For example, use 3/4-inch foam board and cut it to fit in the section. Cut strips of the board the same length and thickness, but only about 2 inches wide. Use these strips as shims and wedge them ...

Q: I converted my attached brick garage (no wall insulation) into a study. Heating it has increased my utility bills, but it is still chilly. What is the easiest way to insulate the walls? A: Durin… ...