Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

You’ll notice that most homes have some sort of vent to release the buildup of hot, moist air in warm-weather months. The vent, called a gable vent, keeps air circulating in the attic, removing excess ...

After a particularly punishing New England winter, we had ice dams on our roof and water pouring down our interior walls. A ...

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. We’ve received two bids to re-do our roof and add much needed ventilation to our attic, which is not ventilated at all. One roofer told us that ridge vents are required by code and that he would ...

Dear Jerry: How do I know if I have enough ventilation in my attic? I have a two-story colonial and had insulation installed by a reputable contractor through the energy star program two years ago. I ...

Why is attic ventilation such a big deal? You hear the Guys talk about it incessantly, especially this time of year. Most often, in the Midwest, the attic is considered unconditioned space, meaning ...

Question: I just had a new roof installed. I had them remove three roof vents because they installed a ridge vent. A neighbor told me I should block off the gable vents. What do you think? Answer: I ...