If you’ve always thought that a cupola was just a quaint architectural detail, you may be surprised to learn that there’s more to this simple structure than meets the eye. Originally designed to ...

Cupolas add charm and improve the appearance of a home. They are inexpensive and easy to build. With a little extra roofing work, they can be installed for ventilation purposes, allowing hot air to ...

Heat rises _ you don't have to be a scientist to know that _ so it follows that, when an attic is unventilated, a lot of hot air gets trapped, making the air conditioner work harder to cool the house.

Q: I’m going to build a cupola on top of my garage. The roof isn’t too steep, so I think I can manage to do this safely. What is the best roof design to put on a cupola? I’ve seen hip roofs, as well ...