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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A typical attic fan installation costs $624, but homeowners can expect to spend between $369 and $913. The type of fan and related materials, labor rates, and the attic size are some of the main ...

QDEAR TIM: It's time for a new roof, and I need to know which roof vent to install. I am considering a continuous ridge vent, but it seems to defy physics and logic. Once hot air reaches the peak of ...

Q: I've got a 2-year-old, and 18 months ago I moved into a gorgeous ranch home built in 1950. Money is tight and I don't want to make mistakes. The house needs a new roof. I climbed into the attic and ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: I have a few attic vents, but I can still feel the sun's heat radiating from the ceiling during the afternoon. It is uncomfortably warm. What do you think of installing more standard vents ...

I have a few attic vents, but I can still feel the sun's heat radiating from the ceiling during the afternoon. It is uncomfortably warm. What do you think of installing more standard vents or new ...

Marcus asks: I want to put in an attic exhaust fan, but I’m not comfortable with running electricity to it. Do you think the solar powered fans are any good? Danny Lipford: Solar powered exhaust fans ...