Three homes from three different decades had different attic ventilation systems but shared the same underlying problem: poor lower air intake. Here’s what the inspections revealed about blocked soffits, mixed vent systems, hot attic pockets, and why more vents do not always mean better ventilation.

A first-year home maintenance checklist for new homeowners: move-in tasks, HVAC filters, water heater flushing, gutters, and a season-by-season schedule.