Screw or nail one side of the block through the joist, and secure the other side to the sill plate. Snap a line on the floor 4 inches away from the foam as a guide for the bottom plate. Note: This ...

Push or pull the screed board across the forms with a back-and-forth sawing motion. Shove concrete into low spots in front of the screed board. Repeat to remove excess concrete. Form and Pour a ...

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 face on ...