You’ve probably heard the expression “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But where energy is concerned, there is “small stuff” that can cause you to sweat. Though you can do a lot to make your home more ...

The E-Z Hatch is an easy-to-install, highly insulated, one-piece, overhead attic access door system. The unit provides a sealed, energy-efficient access opening into the attic space. It installs into ...

Dear Jim: I just stored the Christmas tree up in the attic. There is no insulation on the access door in the ceiling, nor did it seal well. Is much energy lost through there and what can I do about it ...

Q: I just stored the Christmas tree up in the attic. I realize there is no insulation on the access door in ceiling, nor did it seal well. Is there much energy lost through there, and what can I do ...

You’ve probably heard the expression “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But where energy is concerned, there is “small stuff” that can cause you to sweat. Though you can do a lot to make your home more ...

Q: We bought a resale house and discovered that the previous owner used the attic above the garage for storage. The only thing is, he cut a hole in the ceiling and just left it there. We want to use ...

You’ve probably heard the expression “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But where energy is concerned, there is “small stuff” that can cause you to sweat. Though you can do a lot to make your home more ...

Q: I know you aren’t a big fan of attic fans, and neither am I, but I would like to share with you what I have experienced. I have a trilevel home with an attached two-car garage facing east in the ...

There is a change to the Minnesota Energy Code that took effect over a year ago, which now requires attic access hatches to be weatherstripped. I think that's just peachy. I've never liked how attic ...