Attic fans offer one way to improve attic ventilation, which helps homes stay cool in steamy summers and even prevents ice ...

Heating and cooling a house are two of the biggest ongoing costs for homeowners and are responsible for the bulk of the average household’s energy consumption. A new kind of roof-and-attic system ...

On average, you will spend about $2,100 to fully insulate an attic that does not have existing insulation. The cost of the ...

A new kind of roof-and-attic system keeps homes cool in summer and prevents heat loss in winter, a multi-seasonal efficiency uncommon in roof and attic design. A new kind of roof-and-attic system ...

Dear Jim: My roof gets direct sun from noon through late afternoon, and I imagine that is making the house hotter. I have some attic ventilation, but I thought about installing a solar attic vent fan.

Dear Pablo: Is it more cost effective to install an attic fan or add additional insulation? When the sun shines on your roof, the dark shingles (assuming that you have a shingled roof) collect the sun ...

Almost three million electric motors for gable and roof-mounted attic fans have been recalled for a faulty safety cutoff that poses a risk for the motor to short circuit and possibly create a fire ...

If you are thinking about transforming your attic into more useable space, consider this: Attic remodels can be challenging projects in small- to medium-sized houses ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...