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, ...

Attic fans are a smart complement to attic insulation because they help manage the heat from direct sun radiating onto roofs and into attic spaces. These useful appliances push hot air out while also ...

Cooling your home this summer will likely cost more than ever. Across the U.S., residential electricity bills are climbing fast, just as forecasters warn of another season of unrelenting heat.