Q. We're having some problems with the garage on our three-year-old house. The walls are plastered, and it is so tight that in the summer the heat builds up and holds it for days. But the biggest ...

Q: I have a detached garage made of concrete (roof and walls) that was built into the hillside in the ’60s. During the wet months, I often have condensation and moisture problems, which cause surface ...

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It seems like basic knowledge: Attics and garages are hot in the summer and cold in the winter. They’re adjacent to the house. They impact its thermal load — and the homeowner’s energy bills. But they ...