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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(BPT) – Is your home ready for what may be another historically warm summer season? According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2023 was the planet’s warmest year on ...