Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Dear Jerry: How do I know if I have enough ventilation in my attic? I have a two-story colonial and had insulation installed by a reputable contractor through the energy star program two years ago. I ...

Q. My townhouse was built in 1991 without an attic gable vent. The attic wall consists of plywood covered with wood clapboard. I plan to have a gable vent installed by a contractor or do it myself.

One of the most important tasks on the fireground is coordinated ventilation. In some areas, the procedure might be executed by a dedicated truck company; in others, it might be completed by whomever ...

Q-The attic in our new two-story home is a real oven despite the gable vents. We have central air conditioning but try to use it as little as possible. We are thinking of adding one or more of the ...

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 ...

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 ...