Moisture problems in a house rarely start with a dramatic leak. More often, they creep in quietly when warm indoor air is trapped in the wrong place and has no clean way out. The most damaging mistake ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

Ventilation is important everywhere in the house, especially in the attic. Attic fans offer one way to improve attic ventilation, which helps homes stay cool in steamy summers and even prevents ice ...

Q. While doing a walk-through inspection in our new home, our builder indicated that he could not put in the whole-house fan we wanted. The reason he gave was that both roof vents and eave vents had ...

In summer, attics can be up to 20 degrees hotter than the outside temperature. If you have an overly hot attic, here are some solutions you should consider.

Tribune News Service [email protected]. Q. Your response to the question was very thorough in addressing attic ventilation as it related to a slate roof and the cooling of a two-story home.

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’ve ever climbed into your attic on a hot summer day you’ve likely experienced the intense heat, but just how hot is it in your attic? The answer to that question might help you determine ...

Millions of electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans have been recalled over fire risks. The recalled motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern. There have been 159 ...