When it comes to keeping a poorly insulated home warm, every little helps. To prevent heat loss through your attic, start by ...

Is an attic fan a good investment for my home? There is a lot of confusion surrounding attic fans. Studies have shown if your attic is properly ventilated with a ridge vent and your attic is well ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Many building codes in the southeastern United States call for increased attic and crawl space ventilation to fight moisture and related IAQ problems. Craig DeWitt, Ph.D., P.E., ...

“Forward-thinking contractors keep duct insulation in the forefront as they understand the impact it has on temperature loss through the duct system,” said David Richardson, curriculum developer and ...

There is a common misconception that it’s impossible to have a furnace — a major component to an HVAC system — installed in the attic due to tight space and minimal access. This is not the case. As ...

CHANGES in outdoor weather often produce baffling changes in indoor conditions — things that never leaked before suddenly leak. Drafts develop in previously calm spaces. And for one reader, cold ...

Question: I have a question about my air conditioner. The air handler in the attic gets a lot of mildew on the outside of the unit and around the ductwork. Mildew builds up in the drain pan and then ...

(BPT) – You’ve probably heard it said that what goes up, must come down. When it comes to the summer season, higher temperatures can prompt homeowners to turn down the setting on their home’s ...

(BPT) – If you’re like most people, you spend up to 90% of your life indoors. That means you are constantly affected by indoor air quality — including the air in your home. While you may not give much ...