If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

Q: We are scheduled to get a new roof in a few weeks, and I need some ideas on attic venting. The roof salesman said he would install a ridge vent. Will that work on a hip roof with no overhang? I ...

Attic fans cost anywhere from $40 to $475, with the average price being around $200. Depending on the size of your attic, you ...

Q: We have a gurgling sound that erupts from our bathtub drain every time we flush the toilet. No water comes up from the drain, and it drains well when we shower. Could something be wrong with the ...

Humid climates present unique challenges for residential and commercial structures. High moisture levels, temperature swings, and limited natural airflow can create conditions that affect structural ...

Regular upkeep is best when it comes to the attic in your home. Learn more about this space and why it's so important to the ...

Q. Your opinion please, on roof-melt tablets which can be thrown onto roofs to melt ice dams. R.W. Grand Rapids. Q. Our house is less than ten years old, so it probably is near current building code ...

Q. I am a designer north of Boston. I have recently renovated a 1960's ranch. We are under contract with our buyer and her home inspector claims we do not have proper venting. Background: length is 48 ...

Q: We are contemplating a new roof on our 35-year-old home (2,900 square feet), which currently has a hip roof. We have received two different opinions. One roofer recommends no ridge vent and wants ...

Q: We bought a new town house in 2007. It has a stacked washer/dryer set located in a utility closet that backs onto the interior shared wall of the third floor. The dryer is an electric model, which ...