Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't ...

Q: It gets very hot in my attic. I don't think the two end vents are enough. What types of additional attic vents are effective and how much more should I add? A: A hot attic increases your ...

Q: Even though we have done a good deal of work to increase energy efficiency in our 1960 split-level home in San Carlos, we are having a difficult time keeping the warm air inside the house during ...

Moisture problems in a house rarely start with a dramatic leak. More often, they creep in quietly when warm indoor air is trapped in the wrong place and has no clean way out. The most damaging mistake ...

Q: We recently had some severe wind damage to our roof. Our contractor is recommending that we replace our existing turtle vents with ridge vents. Because I'm not familiar with ridge vents, roofing, ...

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2004--Hiking ... walking the dog ... going on a bike ride ... sitting on the patio ... opening a window. We all crave fresh air. It gives us energy, boosts our ...

I have followed your column in The Capital for years and have come to value your opinion on construction matters. I now have an unresolved question and seek your opinion on this matter. The subject is ...

Q: My one-floor Cape house was renovated before we bought it. The previous owner opened the ceilings and put in two skylights, and finished the ceiling with drywall. This created a pocket in the ...

Q. In some of your articles on ice dams/roofs, you mention ridge vents. Our experience with ridge vents has been that openings are blocked by any significant snowfall. Without ventilation all heat ...