Attics are an easy aspect of a home to forget about, especially since they are usually dark, dusty and out of the way; however, they play an important role in the health of your home. Attic insulation and ventilation is necessary for temperature regulation of the home and moisture control in the attic. Ensuring adequate attic insulation is an easy way to increase the energy efficiency of a home while saving money. An acceptable amount of insulation is approximately 15…

Drip. Drip. Drip. That is not the sound you want to hear in your living room after a stormy night. While water is fabulous in your glass or in a pool, it is not such a good thing to have leaking through your roof. Fortunately, there are maintenance procedures that can keep your roof in good condition and save you from setting up a row of buckets in your living room. The average roof can last anywhere from 10 to…