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Happy Thursday Homeowners!

In this weeks newsletter:

• A Deep Dive into Attic Ventilation (Part 2 of 3)

• Homeowner News

• January Maintenance Reminders

• Must Have Home Products Recap

Attic Ventilation - A Deep Dive

Part 2 of 3 - How do we ventilate attics

Last week we discussed how cooler air is drawn into the attic at the eaves, and warmer air leaves the attic near the roof peak.

Today we will explain what allows this air to enter and leave.

To draw in outside cool air at the eaves, a series of vents mounted on the soffits (lowest part of the eaves) are used. There are different ways to provide these vents.

To allow warm air out of the attic at the roof peak, ridge vents or roof vents are commonly used.

Options for letting the air out of the attic are as follows:

1. Ridge vents

2. Roof (box) vents

3. Gable Vents

4. Powered or Non-Powered Fan/Turbine Type Units

Stay tuned for part 3

Part 3 - The products to help with ventilation.

Homeowner News

1. The reason 49% of homeowners are considering moving in 2026.

2. Rising mortgage rate costs have resulted in this situation.

3. A push to stop these types of home buyers has begun.

4. The top states for tornados.

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Featured Products Recap

We’ve featured some amazing home products recently. Here is a brief overview of each, and links to purchase.

Alorair Dehumidifiers

Why I love these:

• Alorair products are supported by a dedicated US customer service and technical team. Not a Home Depot customer service desk, yikes!

• 5 Year Warranty (4 more than typical big box products)

• About the same cost as big box store units (A way better value!)

• Energy Star Rated

• Well built enclosure and includes drain hos.

Recommended Practical sizing (real-world):

• 500–1,000 sq. ft., unfinished or damp: 40–50 pints/day

• 1,000–2,000 sq. ft., finished or moderately damp: 50–70 pints/day

• Very damp basements or water intrusion: 70–90+ pints/day

MowRator Self Driving Lawn Mowers

Why I love these:

• Your grass is always mowed.

• Set it and forget it.

• It’s super neat!

• Everyone will have one eventually.

Airdog Room Air Purifier

Why I love these:

• Perfect for rooms with pets

• 30 Day Trial - Return if not happy

• Washable filters

• Removes odors with the carbon filter

Maintenance Reminders For January

See the links for ideas and instructions!

1. Check, Change or Clean Your Furnace Filter

2. Check roofs for ice damming.

3. Inspect your hot water heater, and adjust temperature to 120 degrees at faucets.

4. Review your emergency backup plan.

About the Author

I’m Adam Rich, a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Real Estate Salesperson in the state of Ohio. I help discerning homeowners like you take control of the complexity behind your home.

With a background in engineering, property management, construction, and real estate investing, I specialize in helping understand the systems that make your home work.

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