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  • A gable vent on white siding.
    Installing a Gable Vent Step by Step A gable vent is an important part of the heating and cooling of your home. Without it, you could be wasting a lot of money.
  • Attic vent against sky and roofline.
    4 Attic Fan Options to Consider Now Cool down and ventilate your home with one of these options for your attic space.
  • An extreme close-up on a fan.
    How to Install an Attic Fan Want a cheap and easy way to control energy costs? Install an attic fan.
  • The hole for a ridge vent on a roof under construction.
    Attic/Roof Ventilation - Installing a Ridge Vent Considering a ridge vent? Here's why they're useful and how to install one.
  • two roof vents that are side-by-side
    How Many Roof Vents Do I Need? Do you have the right type and amount of roof vents for your home?
  • An attic vent with a louvered cover.
    Attic Fan Installation Take time in the spring to save money in the summer. Install an attic fan.
  • A corner of a darkly-lit, old attic with a small window on the wall.
    Installing an Attic Fan Not a fan of your stuffy attic? Here's how to fix that.
  • A roll of insulation and some tools in an unfinished room.
    3 Tips for Installing Wall Insulation For an energy-efficient house, insulation is key. Install it correctly with these tips.
  • A blue solar panel on a red stucco roof with clouds in the background.
    Why Buy a Solar Roof Fan? Need a way to cool your home? A solar roof fan could be the answer.
  • A home exterior showing an attic vent against a blue sky.
    Alternatives to a Gable Vent Looking for a way to ventilate your attic without a gable vent? Here are 2.
  • A ladder leading up to a patched-up section of roof.
    Vents for Removing Moisture from a Leaking Roof Attic ventilation can prevent your roof from leaking. Here are a few methods.
  • A window protruding from a roof, with a background of clouds.
    Tips for Preventing Attic Ventilation Problems Poor attic ventilation can lead to mold. Here's how to prevent that.
  • A plywood floor from underneath with a silver duct.
    In-Wall Insulation: Pros and Cons Not sure what kind of insulation to install? Compare and contrast with this guide.
  • An mushroom-shaped air vent on a roof.
    Flat Roof Ventilation: How to Install a Ventilator Flat roofs present a ventilation challenge. Overcome it with these tips.
  • A close-up of a thermostat.
    How to Install a Whole-House Fan Ready to cut cooling costs? Install a whole-house fan with this guide.
  • Solar panels steeply-sloping red roof with sunflower in foreground.
    Solar Attic Fan: Year-Round Solution? Want to fight extreme temperatures? Install a solar attic fan.
  • A thermometer against a blue sky with sun in background.
    How a Whole House Fan Works Don't lose your cool over the cost of climate control. Install a whole house fan.
  • A roof vent against a blue sky.
    Installing a Roof Vent Want to prevent your beams from rotting? Follow these steps to install a roof vent.
  • A worker lifting up a layer of shingles on a roof.
    5 Reasons a Proper Roof Air Barrier Is Crucial Heard of a roof barrier but aren't sure what it does? Here are the answers.
  • A roof-top wind turbine against a clear, blue sky.
    How Power Sidewall Roof Ventilation Works Power sidewall roof ventilation could be the answer to the extreme heat in your attic.
  • Looking down a long, empty attic space.
    Choosing an Attic Exhaust Vent Overwhelmed by attic ventilation options? Here are some pros and cons of each.
  • Looking up the side of a brown-sided house at its yellow eaves.
    How Does Soffit Venting Work? Don't know what a soffit vent does? Class is in session.
  • A whole house fan installed in a home's ceiling.
    8 Benefits of a Whole House Fan Looking for an alternative way to cool your house? Consider a whole house fan.
  • Close-up fan blades.
    4 Ways to Quiet a Noisy Attic Ceiling Fan Get the cooling effects without all the noise. Here's how to quiet your attic fan.
  • A gable vent and three windows on a stucco house.
    Keep Birds and Pests Out of Your Attic Vent Ventilation is essential. Don't let it come at a price.
  • A white gable vent on a brick exterior.
    How to Replace a Gable Vent Gable vents get old. Here's how to put in a new one.
  • A house on a blackboard, with dollar signs emanating from its chimney.
    How to Build Your Own Whole House Fan Cover Don't pay to heat your attic. Cover up your whole house fan like this.
  • An old attic with windows on the near wall.
    Troubleshooting Tips for an Attic Fan Attic fan on the fritz? Keep it up to snuff with these tips.
  • A worker laying caulk along a ridge vent.
    Attic Ventilation: Installing a Ridge Vent Don't have enough exhaust ventilation in your attic? Here's what you do.
  • A stylized attic vent surround by matching, brown roofing tiles.
    3 Efficient Attic Fan Options for Your Home Is too many attic fan options giving you paralysis by analysis? Here's the cure.
  • A close-up of a computer fan.
    How to Replace an Attic Fan Motor Is your attic fan busted? Why buy a new one when you can repair it?
  • A ladder leading up to an above-garage attic.
    Drop Down vs. Folding Attic Ladder: Pros and Cons Is getting into your attic a hassle? Here are 2 useful attic ladders compared.
  • The hole for a ridge vent on a partially-shingled roof.
    Ridge Vent vs. Attic Fan for Attic Ventilation Attic fan or a ridge vent? It depends on your situation.
  • An unattached ventilation fan against a blank, white background.
    Choosing the Best Attic Fan for You Looking for a way to cool your attic? Here's what to know about attic fans.
  • Solar panels on a terracotta roof.
    Electric vs. Solar Attic Fan: Pros and Cons Which is fan is right for your attic? Here's a comparison of electric and solar.
  • A vent on the white gable of a private home.
    Build a Gable Louver Vent Does your attic lack sufficient ventilation? Fix it with a new gable vent.
  • A little girl pushing an old attic door open with one hand.
    How to Install and Replace Attic Door Springs Attic door getting creaky or squeaky? Here's how to keep the springs in shape.
  • The side of a house and the cloudy sky above.
    How to Clean Soffit Vents Have you been ignoring your soffit vents? They need your attention.
  • A matching roof vent in the midst of brown shingles.
    How to Waterproof Around a Roof Vent Don't let your roof vent be source of leaks. Seal it with these tips.
  • A spinning turbine vent.
    4 Different Types of Attic Fans Attic fans are a great way of cooling the often hot attic temperatures. Having a fan installed in the
  • A house with a large, white gable.
    How to Install Vinyl Gable Vents Does your attic have poor airflow? Vinyl gable vents might be the answer.
  • Looking into the hole for a ridge vent.
    Ridge Vents for Proper Attic Ventilation Wondering what type of attic exhaust vent to use? Here's the case for ridge vents.
  • A rustic old attic with two open windows.
    Benefits of an Attic Gable Fan How can a gable fan help you? Let me count the ways.
  • A white gable vent on a brick house.
    Gable Vent Installation Mistakes to Avoid Installing a gable vent in your attic?. Don't make these common mistakes doing it.
  • Looking up at a whole house fan.
    How to Reduce Whole House Fan Noise Love the savings, but hate the racket? Here's how to keep your whole-house fan quiet.
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