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Are attic fans worth it? What to know before you buy
Attic fans cost anywhere from $40 to $475, with the average price being around $200. Depending on the size of your attic, you ...
Why is attic ventilation such a big deal? You hear the Guys talk about it incessantly, especially this time of year. Most often, in the Midwest, the attic is considered unconditioned space, meaning ...
If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...
Stop ice dams from damaging your roof with attic insulation and the calcium chloride "sock hack." Learn how to prevent leaks ...
Q: We're about to have a new shingle roof installed, but our roofing contractor says out attic is not adequately vented. We currently have a ridge vent and a power exhaust fan on the roof, but our ...
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 ...
Avoid damage to your home by preventing ice dam formation. Getty Images / Andrej Trnkoczy Ice dams form when snow that has accumulated on the roof melts and runs down to the gutter system. As the ...
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Why your roof might not be winter-ready yet
Snow prep usually means checking the generator, stocking salt, and making sure the heater’s running strong. But even if you’ve done all that, your house still isn’t ready for the first heavy snowfall ...
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