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 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 ...

Our house is a two-story saltbox colonial built in 1977. The attic ventilation consisted of gable vents at each end of the house and a roof fan, but no eave vents as there is no overhang in this style ...

Q. We live in a Colonial with two dormers. When we have high winds, light, powdery snow will blow in through the soffit vents into the unfinished attic. When the snow melts, we have (small) leaks and ...

Q. We live in the Chicago suburbs and are in need of a new roof. Our contractor recommended Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Shingles and ridge vents. We also heard about DaVinci slate roofs and ...

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 ...

Question: The roof overhang on my one-story house needs paint every couple of years. I have seen some houses with no-paint aluminum under there with vents built in. Is this a job that I can tackle ...