“First, a little Construction 101: a soffit is a boxy structural element used to hide wiring/pipes/HVAC ducts/etc.,” says Ron Nanberg, owner of Kitchens & Baths Unlimited. Basically, it’s that awkward ...

Q. I enjoy reading your column each week in the Daily Herald. I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago. We have a two-story home built in the '70s with two layers of older shingles. The roof is at ...

Panasonic has been running field research on the soffit venting problem for well over 10 years, and this year, that research has paid off in the form of a gold-winning product in the Dealer Design ...

This article was published 18/11/2017 (2861 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. Question: Can you tell me what I can do about ice forming where my bathroom fan vents into my ...

Q. I am a regular reader of your column, and I have paid close attention to your recommendations for venting bathroom exhaust fans. I don’t, however, believe that I have read your advice for my ...

Moisture problems in a house rarely start with a dramatic leak. More often, they creep in quietly when warm indoor air is trapped in the wrong place and has no clean way out. The most damaging mistake ...