I’ve heard that one big hot air leak point is the attic opening in the house. How important is it if it’s not insulated? How much warmth is lost to the attic in the winter, and how much is it costing ...

Q: My garage is overflowing with junk and I need to clean it up. I was thinking of shelving and cabinets, but then the idea of pull-down stairs dawned on me. What is the cost and difficulty of ...

Dear Jim: I just stored the Christmas tree up in the attic. There is no insulation on the access door in the ceiling, nor did it seal well. Is much energy lost through there and what can I do about it ...

Q: I have an attic that runs the entire length of the house. The peak of the roof is high enough to allow me to stand up in the space. The obvious storage opportunities have me foaming at the mouth.

There is a change to the Minnesota Energy Code that took effect over a year ago, which now requires attic access hatches to be weatherstripped. I think that's just peachy. I've never liked how attic ...