When we inspect houses, we frequently make recommendations for more insulation in the attic, but one challenging place to properly insulate on old houses is the eaves. The edges of attics, referred to ...

Q: With all the cold weather we've been having, I see a lot of homes with major icicles. Is this due to lack of insulation? Should one knock them down? What causes brown icicles? Is it normal for your ...

Properly weatherizing your attic can cut 10 to 30 percent off your heating and cooling bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. And while you might not want to spend the money (or the time) ...

Dear Jerry: Our 1929 home has a steep double gabled roof on the front that funnels water and snow down to a small section of gutter at the eaves between the two gables. We had ice damage two winters ...