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 ...

After a particularly punishing New England winter, we had ice dams on our roof and water pouring down our interior walls. A ...

Q: It gets very hot in my attic. I don't think the two end vents are enough. What types of additional attic vents are effective and how much more should I add? A: A hot attic increases your ...

Q. I just had a new roof installed, and it included a ridge vent, which the roof had lacked. My roof, however, lacks true soffits (although I believe I could still vent the underside of the overhang, ...

To insulate or not to insulate, that is the question. Is it better to ignore this hidden and unseen condition in your house or is it better to research it and address it? Well, if the latter is your ...

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 owned my first home for 10 years before I learned about the importance of attic ventilation. It wasn’t something I learned about in school, and must have been a part of the inspection report I’d ...