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 ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...