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 ...

A. I used to have similar leaks until I installed baffle vents and a plywood subfloor. After installing the plywood, any snow that blew in landed on the floor, melted, and eventually evaporated.

We all want our homes to be warm in the winter and cool in the summer. One way to help achieve that goal is to have a properly insulated and vented attic. The insulation will help keep the cold winter ...

Q: I've owned a cottage since 1986 and in 1992 decided to add on to it. The addition area is 20 feet wide and 32 feet long with all new trusses, roof, siding, insulation, wiring, etc. The roof is made ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Q: I recently had a new roof installed and the roofers included a ridge vent at the peak of the roof. Now I understand a ridge vent should not have been installed because I already had the flat roof ...