Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Q: I have a redwood patio overhang about 16 by 16 feet. The 2-by-8 rafters are attached to the roof of my house and extend to where they rest on a beam held up by three posts. I needed to replace the ...

Q: My girlfriend is convinced that we would save on heating expenses if we insulated between the roof rafters. My contention is that only the attic floor needs to be insulated because we only use the ...