An unventilated attic can reach 150 degrees in the heat of summer -- 50 degrees higher than it should be. An overheated attic can bake asphalt shingles on the roof and cause them to deteriorate. And it can cause your air conditioner to work harder than it needs to and send your energy bills soaring with the temperature. To head off these problems, consider these options for bringing your attic's temperature down: Install electric ventilators and attic fans, which remove hot a

Who doesn’t like to wake up to the sound of birds chirping on a sunny spring morning? But despite their beautiful plumage and penchant for song, some birds can be a nuisance. Birds are wild animals, and like rats, mice, moles and skunks, they can cause problems when they take up residence in close proximity to human beings. Bird infestations can soil or damage your home's roof. But how do birds cause roof damage? Clogged Gutters Birds typically nest in trees. However, if tree