Remodeling your attic not only provides a functional room for your immediate use, it can also increase your home's resale value. Depending on your budget, you can spend a small amount finishing your ...

Dear James: I use my dark attic just for storage, but the underside of the gable roof is low. I think adding a dormer would help a lot. What is a good plan to build one? -- Steph T. Dear Steph: In ...

Knowing how to insulate an attic while leaving adequate clearance can be tricky. That’s because insulating it to the proper R-value can cause a dramatic loss of headroom if you limit yourself to ...

Q I was reading one of your postings recently that had to do with roof venting. I have a question that you may, or may not, be able to help me with. We have a home in Raleigh, N.C., built in the 1930s ...