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: 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 ...

Q. I think I understood the general concept of the article you had recently about ice dams on houses. The term you used was to "insulate, ventilate and air seal your attic." I have a question about ...

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2004--Hiking ... walking the dog ... going on a bike ride ... sitting on the patio ... opening a window. We all crave fresh air. It gives us energy, boosts our ...

I have followed your column in The Capital for years and have come to value your opinion on construction matters. I now have an unresolved question and seek your opinion on this matter. The subject is ...

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 ...

Q: My one-floor Cape house was renovated before we bought it. The previous owner opened the ceilings and put in two skylights, and finished the ceiling with drywall. This created a pocket in the ...

Moisture problems in a house rarely start with a dramatic leak. More often, they creep in quietly when warm indoor air is trapped in the wrong place and has no clean way out. The most damaging mistake ...