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Find out how to make your home weatherproof with a roof & gutters that deliver style and durability including tips on shakes, shingles, and metal roofs
When planning to start on an old house what would be the first thing to do? The roof and gutters or the inside? I would like to start with the roof and eliminate some water intrusion. My wife and I cannot agree. The house is about 110 years old and does need a lot of …
In every home, roof repair is sometimes needed to keep moisture away and keep the structure from rotting. When repairing your roof, keep the following tips in mind, and your roof will remain safe and last a lifetime.
Green roofing and siding is available in a variety of colors, materials and styles. Green roofing and siding materials are durable, look good on your home’s exterior, and are earth-friendly.
Fall home improvement projects can be simple to complete. Regular gutter cleaning is the single most important key to avoiding major and expensive home repairs.
Spring showers are a welcomed indicator that warmer weather and greener pastures are on the horizon — unless they’re …
I recently purchased a home where part of the roof is not sloped enough for shingles. My home inspector said that portion was …
If you live smack in the middle of a dense urban environment, you may not think you have many gardening opportunities available. …
Energy-saving solutions begins with eco-friendly green remodeling on the outside of your home, which protects the structure from …
It’s that point in the summer when the heat starts to lose its bite. It’s still hot, of course, but you just know that the …
Strength, durability, and a great look should seal your home’s envelope at the roof level. Even a spectacular roof won’t last …
Find out how roof snow removal helps to avoid a roof collapse from all that heavy snow. Snow Removal Tips to keep your home and …
Tips to keep your roof in good shape also know if your roof needs repair or replacement or if you should just repair the roof or …
In the United States and beyond, extreme weather is the new normal. Every home must be constructed to withstand everything that …
Winter storm preparedness is a topic hard to think about as the weather just starts to chill, or when the first light dusting of …
I live in an area prone to hurricanes and want to strengthen my roof. My house was built in the mid 1980s before local codes …
I am looking for some feedback on (1) the use of rotating vents versus standard flat low lying vents (2)the placement of these …
Top tips to select the best way to prevent clogged gutters with gutter guards. Here is a comprehensive list of gutter guard …
With​ ​the​ ​weather​ ​turning​ ​colder​ ​and​ ​the​ ​leaves​ ​starting​ ​to​ ​change,​ ​many​ ​homeowners​ ​get inspired​ …
Does Leaf Filter work? In the Leaf Filter review, find out why expert home improvement radio host Tom Kraeutler says perhaps -- …
If the thought of cleaning your gutters makes you groan, you’re probably a good candidate for gutter covers. Inexpensive and …
I’m shopping for a new roof and learning that there are a lot more choices for shingles these days. I’ve …
I had new 6×6 posts installed to support on my porch roof overhang last fall. Now there are vertical splits on 1 post. …
Beware of the roof repair scams. High-pressure, high-panic pitches that evolve from unsolicited calls or scheduled visits by …
My contractor is building a small 2 bedroom and loft cottage in the woods with a very steep pitch roof. He is advising no …
It’s easy to ignore your gutters, but it’s not easy to ignore the expensive problems clogged gutters can lead to down the road. …
I have asphalt shingles on my home that are 30 years old. Â I have no leaks – just some moss/mildew on the current shingles …
Live in a climate with brutal winters, where your roof is prone to ice dams and leak damage from wind-driven rain and snow? The …
We have a flat 12×12 deck off our master bedroom. It sits on top of our garage. We love it and want to keep it, but it …
