Attic fans promise cooler upstairs rooms and a lighter load on your air conditioner, but if your roof vents are not set up correctly, that spinning motor can quietly create bigger problems than it ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't ...

Q: I live in a two-story, single-family home with an unfinished attic above the second story. I am reroofing the house and have a question about roof venting. Most houses in the neighborhood have ...

Most homeowners spend time sealing windows, upgrading thermostats, and buying energy-efficient appliances. The attic, though, ...

QDEAR BARRY: We are about to have a new roof installed and have a question about venting our attic. We have a ridge vent and a power exhaust fan on the roof. Our roofing contractor says it is not good ...

If the roof doesn't already have vents, then the installer will need to add some. Roof vents cost between $30 and $50 for the part alone, while gable vents cost between $30 and $60. Installation costs ...

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 ...

Q. I live in a 100-year-old house in Atlanta - a very hot and humid climate. I am getting ready to re-roof, and each roofer I have gotten a bid from has suggested different exhaust vent options, even ...

Q. We noticed that plywood under one side of the roof and on one half of the attic feels wet to the touch and is turning black. The other side is dry and fine. The wet side is on the west and north, ...

Dear Jerry: My roof was replaced and ridge vents replaced box vents. Are ridge vents as effective as box vents? When snow covers the roof, both ridge and box vents are covered. Doesn’t this eliminate ...