In an article posted last April 10, 2013 on TheIndyChannel.com, Beth Vaughn shared the story of homeowner Matt Cairns, who noticed water stains around his skylight following some heavy rain. Cairns knew these water stains indicated a problem, but he…

In April 2012, an Energy.gov article asked its readers to imagine themselves standing on a roof on a hot summer day. The heat would likely be almost unbearable, which means that an air conditioning system must work harder to cool…

Homeowners in rural areas must exercise every available option to protect their humble abodes from wildfires. Lew Sichelman of the Los Angeles Times said all but the most ferocious firestorms can be held at bay given enough precaution and foresight…

Aging roofs need some quality repairs after weathering countless heatwaves and cold snaps. Mike McClintock of the Chicago Tribune said summer was often the best time for the roof to be fixed up, especially if its atop an old house.…