David writes from Belchertown, Massachusetts: "I am finishing a room in my basement - no moisture problem. I am reading opposite opinions on whether to use kraft-faced or nonkraft-faced insulation. What is better? What is easier for a novice to install? I have also read that a Poly-wrapped is better.

Also, my 2x4 stud walls on 2 walls are about 6 inches from the cement wall due to the sewer pipe running along wall to septic. I started to install some non-kraft-faced (before I started to question which type to use) and am concerned that the insulation will push out the back of the walls (not stay in between the studs). Is there a way to get this insulation to stay between the studs where there is no sheathing behind? This problem seems to be complicated by "splitting the insulation up the middle for electrical wires" The back of the insulation doesn't "stick" to the front part of the insulation, so it is flopping out the back wall cavity."

Answer: If finishing a space to create a living area that will be heated, we recommend Kraft-faced Fiberglas™ insulation for the project. The insulation is meant to fit snugly between the studs so it will stay in place in the wall. Stapling the flanges will also prevent the insulation from falling out of the back of the framing. Split the Fiberglas insulation to place it around wiring. Just be sure to leave the facing intact.