Snow prep usually means checking the generator, stocking salt, and making sure the heater’s running strong. But even if ...

Q: Even though we have done a good deal of work to increase energy efficiency in our 1960 split-level home in San Carlos, we are having a difficult time keeping the warm air inside the house during ...

We'll help you work out what type of roof or loft insulation to go for, how much it will cost, if you can get it for free, and how much you could save on your energy bills. Insulating different areas ...

Most homes built prior to the mid-’70s energy crisis were not properly insulated. The homes that were built after this period until the late ’80s suffer from being sealed so tight as not to allow ...

Creatures seeking shelter will soon be looking for warmth, and your loft or vents might be the perfect place for them ...

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 ...

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Before colder weather arrives across Westchester County, homeowners should prepare their roofs for the winter season. That’s ...

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 ...

Dear Jerry: I enjoy getting tips from your informative columns. We are trying to prepare our home for comfort in our old age. This summer we had the sill plate sprayed with foam insulation, and this ...