Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't ...

An ice dam is a large mass of ice that builds up on the lower edge of a roof, gutters or eavestrough if they’re blocked or improperly sloped. Ice damming usually occurs when there has been a ...

Q. My heating and air conditioning equipment is in my attic. I know I am losing heat because the attic is very warm even in cold, cloudy weather. There is some insulation on the floor, but would it ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Q. I have a serious problem with ice damming in my house and have been looking for solutions. It all seems to boil down to not letting the roof heat up from indoor heat sources. It seems that spraying ...

This regularly-scheduled sponsored column is written by the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy team (AIRE). This county program helps you make smart energy decisions that save you money and leaves ...

Q: My problem is why do I get ice in the overhangs? I have a done hundred things to fix it, but nothing works. Would it help if I completely closed it up and kept the cold air out? The soffit has ...