In summer, attics can be up to 20 degrees hotter than the outside temperature. If you have an overly hot attic, here are some solutions you should consider.

Some common building materials absorb a lot of sunlight and radiate it inward as heat, and roofing tiles are among the worst — especially darker ones. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, ...

Which solar attic fan is best? As most homeowners already know, attics can get extremely hot. Lacking the proper ventilation found in the rest of the home, these upper rooms can feel like they’re ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The heat this summer may have you looking for ways to decrease the temperature in your house, along with your utility bill. 5 On Your Side crawled up into the attic to help you ...

I opened the attic access panel in my closet to get a box, and the heat was staggering. We have plenty attic insulation, so is this increasing our cooling costs? If so, what can we do to reduce the ...

Q: Even though my house is adequately insulated, my air conditioner runs a lot. On sunny days, the bedroom ceiling seems hot, so heat must be coming from the hot roof. How can I reduce this afternoon ...

Dear Jim: Even though my house is adequately insulated, my air conditioner runs a lot. On sunny days, the bedroom ceiling seems hot, so heat must be coming from the hot roof. How can I reduce this ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As temperatures continue to soar into the 80’s and 90’s well into September and October, many people are looking for ways to save some money on your energy bill. Often homes are built ...