Dear Ken: I have turbine vents on the roof. Should I cover them in the winter? It may help you to know that I have those gable vents in the side walls, too. — Paul Answer: It’s a good idea to wrap all ...

Q: We're about to have a new shingle roof installed, but our roofing contractor says out attic is not adequately vented. We currently have a ridge vent and a power exhaust fan on the roof, but our ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: My roof gets direct sun from noon through late afternoon, and I imagine that is making the house hotter. I have some attic ventilation, but I thought about installing a solar attic vent fan.

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 ...