Q. In my small Cape-style house that is 14 years old, I have a ridge vent and full-length soffit vents, but the builder blocked the gable vents. Why? Another small matter: I have lost a few asphalt ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Q. Our Cape Cod style house in Florida was built in about 1925. In the "attic" area, which is used as a living space, the previous owner stapled insulation to the roof joists, which now is falling ...