How to keep your roof healthy? Insufficient attic insulation and ventilation is the main cause of ice damming. If the attic gets too warm during winter time, the heat passes through the roof and ...

Mr. HandyPerson, is on vacation. This column ran in December 2004. Dear Mr. HandyPerson: I want to put an exhaust fan in our bathroom. I am worried that if I do this, moist air could cause mildew in ...

When you’re trying to track down a leak, start by looking at the roof uphill from the stains. The first thing to look for is any roof penetrations. Items that penetrate the roof are by far the most ...

Inadequate or improper attic ventilation in a home can create year-around problems ranging from overheating of the attic and discomfort in the home in summer to attic condensation in winter. An ...

Q. We noticed that plywood under one side of the roof and on one half of the attic feels wet to the touch and is turning black. The other side is dry and fine. The wet side is on the west and north, ...

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 ...

Does lowering your utility bill, improving your home's comfort, cutting down on moisture and mildew, preventing an ice dam or a roof leak and extending the life of your roof sound appealing? Suppose ...

No, it’s never a good idea to have any exhaust fan in your home dump all that hot, moist air in your attic. It can cause you a lot of problems with mold and mildew forming on the underside of your ...

A hidden fire hazard may be sitting in your attic. See if your fan could be part of a nationwide recall that has homeowners ...

We are shopping for a new roof for our house and have sought bids from various roofing companies. We want to get it done this summer. Most of the estimators mention the option of a ridge vent ...

An electrical problem with a bathroom vent apparently sparked a fire that caused an estimated $20,000 damage early today at a home at The Meadows in Castle Rock. Castle Rock Fire Rescue, which ...

DEAR TIM: I’m a do-it-yourselfer, and I’m going to remodel a bathroom. I don’t like our current exhaust bath fan and am going to install a new one. I’ve done all sorts of online research, and lots of ...