You’ve written about attic ridge vent ventilation before and I have some questions. We are planning to reroof this spring. Is wind blown moisture infiltration a problem? Do existing gable vents need ...

Q: I live in a two-story house that has T-111 plywood siding. As you know, this siding has a vertical groove every 8 inches. Across this siding I have a 2-by-12-inch board. My question is, should I ...

The part of the roof least exposed to the weather is often the one in the worst shape. But that’s normal with soffits — the underbelly of the roof overhang. The usual suspects: no sunlight, little air ...

Nearly $600 in plywood and soffit trim material was reportedly stolen Monday from a house under construction in the 900 block of Thorngate Lane in Riverwoods. A witness reportedly told police that a ...

Our list of incredible projects built from 2 x 4s isn't the only testament to what can be done with construction-grade lumber. Here we've gone even more minimal: These builds are each made from a ...