Insulating exterior walls with new insulation in a hidden wall cavity during an upgrade is challenging. Insulating outside walls cavities with injection foam shows promise as one solution. It’s not ...

A question appeared recently in your column about insulating an early 1900’s house from the inside. Your answer concerned the use of foam insulation and the application of rigid foam board to the ...

Looking to hang something on your wall? You’ll need to find a stud (and not the kind with broad shoulders and a square jaw). Studs are vertical 2-by-4-inch beams that make up the frame of your house.

While the 1960s ushered in political and cultural revolutions, old consumer advertising methods were still booming from the 50s. Products like asbestos, Spam and Lucky Strikes were accepted into ...

Dear James: I have a problem where some floors near the outside walls get damp when there is a heavy rain. The walls are brick over insulated stud walls. What, if anything, can I do to stop this ...

Q:We have a ranch home in the Bay Area and over the years we've replaced some of the exterior siding with plywood. When we did this work, waterproof paper was installed beneath the plywood. The ...

Finding concealed wall studs or ceiling joists is a key part of many home-improvement projects, but do-it-yourselfers often find the search frustrating. The existing structural members are needed for ...

We’ve all been there at some point: anxiously trying to find a wall stud while you’re in the process of hanging a picture, shelf, or TV mount. Most stud finders are inconsistent at best, and I’ve ...