Homeowners are often interested in projects to improve the aesthetic appeal of their homes, particularly those that may increase the curb appeal of their properties. But some projects, including ...

Q-I am finishing my attic and I want to add insulation to the roof (the insulation is now on the attic floor). I have been told to allow for ventilation between this insulation and the roof sheathing ...

I owned my first home for 10 years before I learned about the importance of attic ventilation. It wasn’t something I learned about in school, and must have been a part of the inspection report I’d ...

Q–My house is approximately 30 years old. The previous owners installed small swinging doors on the attic roof vents, which can be closed to conserve energy during the cold winter months. Is this a ...

Tribune News Service [email protected]. Q. Your response to the question was very thorough in addressing attic ventilation as it related to a slate roof and the cooling of a two-story home.

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 ...

We are shopping for a new roof for our house and have sought bids from various roofing companies. We want to get it done this summer. Most of the estimators mention the option of a ridge vent ...

Question: I live where it gets darned hot in the summer. All the roofers I talk to swear about roof ridge vents being the greatest thing since sliced bread. Do they really work to keep an attic cooler ...

The company said it has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire.