When we inspect houses, we frequently make recommendations for more insulation in the attic, but one challenging place to properly insulate on old houses is the eaves. The edges of attics, referred to ...

Q: With all the cold weather we've been having, I see a lot of homes with major icicles. Is this due to lack of insulation? Should one knock them down? What causes brown icicles? Is it normal for your ...

Last week I attempted to explain the phenomenon of ice dam formation on the eave edges of house roofs in the winter, and what you can do to prevent it from happening in the future. I also mentioned ...

Properly weatherizing your attic can cut 10 to 30 percent off your heating and cooling bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. And while you might not want to spend the money (or the time) ...

If your home is constantly feeling cold, you might be tempted to just turn the thermostat up to compensate. But if the ...