Q: I know you aren’t a big fan of attic fans, and neither am I, but I would like to share with you what I have experienced. I have a trilevel home with an attached two-car garage facing east in the ...

It seems like basic knowledge: Attics and garages are hot in the summer and cold in the winter. They’re adjacent to the house. They impact its thermal load — and the homeowner’s energy bills. But they ...

Q: I have a detached garage made of concrete (roof and walls) that was built into the hillside in the ’60s. During the wet months, I often have condensation and moisture problems, which cause surface ...

Q: What can you share about whole-house fans and attic fans? Do they really work to cool an attic space? If a person has air conditioning, should they consider a fan? What's required to allow them to ...