There is a change to the Minnesota Energy Code that took effect over a year ago, which now requires attic access hatches to be weatherstripped. I think that's just peachy. I've never liked how attic ...

QUESTION: A previous column of yours has me thinking about my own garage. It is not attached, the walls are 10 feet high and I have finished insulating them with R12 fibreglass. The ceiling joists are ...

You’ve probably heard the expression “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But where energy is concerned, there is “small stuff” that can cause you to sweat. Though you can do a lot to make your home more ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's always gratifying when knowledge from our K-12 education comes in handy. Heat rises, and this one isn't too hard to forget. Chilly lower ...

Q: How should I get rid of moisture and black growths appearing in my attic and the ceiling below? The roof isn’t leaking, so I’m puzzled. A: If you’ve got dark patches appearing on your ceiling from ...

Question: I recently had an insulation contractor come to my home to upgrade my attic insulation and ventilation, based on your recommendations from a previous inspection. I called you because there ...

We've all heard the saying 'heat rises,' but have you ever thought about how the hot air trapped in your attic could be adding to hellish conditions in the house during a heatwave? As our HVAC experts ...

Q What can we do to get rid of condensation in our attic? The house was built in 1983 and our attic was mold-free when we moved into the place in 2003. We noticed attic mold some time after we had the ...