Being monkfish is a firm fish it will hold up on the grill very well. Over a medium-high heat on the grill cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side and let stand for about five minutes before serving. Unlike tuna where you cook it rare, you want the monkfish to be done. Look for an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating concrete (or block masonry) basement walls. Below grade concrete foundation walls are very col and damp. If you were to insulate the walls with regular fiberglass batt insulation it is very likely that a mold problem would develop.
Thermal shorts can be avoided by using flat furring, or furring that does not penetrate the insulation layer, rather it lays flat on top of it. Flat furring can be made of steel or wood and is secured through the XPS layer into the masonry wall behind the insulation. Flat furring is spaced 16 or 24 on-center, and must be of adequate strength to support the necessary gypsum board finish. Furred insulation is often applied to single wythe masonry walls. Single wythe masonry walls, without the drainage cavity of multi-wythe walls, rely on the barrier concept to prevent moisture entry through the exterior wall. Therefore it is important to protect the wall against moisture intrusion from the outside.