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 ...

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 floors remind us of this in the winter. Even if your home ...

MALVERN – A small, family-owned Chester County company has expanded its national retail profile – and has stepped onto the international stage, as well. ESS Energy Products Inc. of Malvern makes the ...

The part of the new energy code that requires weatherstripping at the attic access hatch is section R402.2.4, which says "Access doors from conditioned spaces to unconditioned spaces (e.g., attics and ...

This article was published 12/08/2023 (968 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. Question: I recently had an insulation contractor come to my home to upgrade my attic insulation ...

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 ...