I see a lot of people go for those vac kits now, especially if you’re not keen on ladders. I’ve seen mixed results though—sometimes folks forget about...

This is spot on. I’ve inspected plenty of attics where folks relied on powered fans, and the real culprit was always poor venting or clogged soffits. ...

I’ve seen a lot of homes where sealing up the obvious leaks helped, but there were still cold spots or drafts—usually from spots folks don’t expect, l...

Stainless hardware’s solid, but I’ve seen it pit and stain too if you’re right on the coast—especially with cheaper grades. Sometimes hot-dip galvaniz...