You’ve seen weather patterns before where warm, moist air, rises, cools and turns to ice only to eventually melt and rain back down. But I’ll bet you never witnessed it in your attic. We’ve previously ...
What’s that dark stain on the ceiling? Look up. Do you see what appears to be soot on the drywall? How about if you look carefully at the point where exterior walls meet the ceiling? What you are ...
You may be losing more heat - and cash - through your basement ceiling than you suspect. But there are steps you can take yourself reduce heating costs and increase comfort. A simple DIY insulation ...
When temperatures whip from freezing to mild and back again, that “small leak” in your roof or attic can quickly turn into a ...
After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...
Lofted rooms (cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings) are stylish and functional but often come with a major drawback: poor temperature regulation and insufficient insulation. Without attic insulation ...
You've probably heard of foam being used to cover flat roofs on many Arizona homes. It's roofing that keeps out rain but also reflects heat. Foam also plays a big role in insulating many newly built ...
Winter ceiling stains rarely start with a dramatic leak. More often, they trace back to a quiet, overlooked chore that lets ...