Q:We would appreciate your advice regarding our San Francisco home's roof. We have a 1915 Edwardian with a flat tar-and-gravel roof in one of the "sunny" San Francisco neighborhoods. We've had the ...

Dear Jerry: I enjoy getting tips from your informative columns. We are trying to prepare our home for comfort in our old age. This summer we had the sill plate sprayed with foam insulation, and this ...

Built in the 1840s from barge board, Maria Lana’s Bywater cottage is a perfect example of New Orleans vernacular architecture. It also was less than comfortable during cold snaps. “It just never felt ...

Financial advisers and mortgage brokers have warned clients to be wary of using spray foam roof insulation as it can negatively affect their ability to remortgage and use equity release products. With ...