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Roofs & Gutters

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

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How to Start a Roof Garden

If you live smack in the middle of a dense urban environment, you may not think you have many gardening opportunities available. But increasingly city-dwellers are looking upward to satisfy their desire for urban gardening. Roof gardens are surging in popularity in many large cities, and the benefits are remarkable. Here are just a few …

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Roof Replacement? Best Options for Durability & Cost

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.

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Green Roofing and Siding

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.

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Exterior Remodeling: Green Ideas to Protect Your Home From the Elements

Energy-saving solutions begins with eco-friendly green remodeling on the outside of your home, which protects the structure from the elements

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Top Home Renovation Projects to Tackle Before the End of Summer

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 practically sub-Saharan weather is about to draw to a close, meaning that crisp fall nights can’t be that far away. However, the milder weather also makes it a choice time …

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Roofing Review: Tips to Choose the Best Roof Material for Your Home

Strength, durability, and a great look should seal your home’s envelope at the roof level. Even a spectacular roof won’t last forever.  If you are ready for new roofing, here’s a review of the best options for repairing or replacing that structural lid of your home. ROOFING MATERIAL PROS CONS Asphalt, Composition Shingle Long-lasting. Relatively …

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Tips to Remove Snow From a Roof

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 family safe.

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Roof Repair or Replace? How to Know When it’s Time for Your Roof to Go!

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 flashing.

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Grace Ice & Water Shield Roof Underlayment Prevents Costly Leaks

In the United States and beyond, extreme weather is the new normal. Every home must be constructed to withstand everything that Mother Nature brings. Grace Ice & Water Shield is a self-adhered roofing underlayment designed to protect your home from wind-driven rain and ice dams, preventing damage and costly repairs.

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4 Ways to Get Ready for Heavy Snow

Winter storm preparedness is a topic hard to think about as the weather just starts to chill, or when the first light dusting of snow turns your yard into a winter wonderland. But while a light dusting of snow can be quite beautiful, a massive blizzard is potentially dangerous. That danger doesn’t just apply to …

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How to Reinforce Roof to Avoid Storm Damage

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 were updated after Hurricane Hugo. One solution would be to screw the roof decking to the rafters, but I am still five years away from needing to re-shingle my roof. …

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Rotating Roof Vent vs. Ridge Vent: Which is Best?

I am looking for some feedback on (1) the use of rotating vents versus standard flat low lying vents (2)the placement of these if used together — things to avoid, (3) best locations for placement on roof of a normal roof on a bungalow

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Roof Repair? How to Know When to Replace Your Home’s Roof

Discovering and dealing with structural issues in your home is one of the most stressful parts of home ownership. This is particularly true for roofing because some problems, if left unrepaired, can cause more extensive and costly damage. But making the decision to do a roof repair or replace your roof can be just as …

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Cost of Gutter Guards: Are They Worth It?

Top tips to select the best way to prevent clogged gutters with gutter guards. Here is a comprehensive list of gutter guard products that claim to prevent clogged gutters and whether the cost is worth it.

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5​ ​Affordable​ ​Home​ ​Improvement​ ​Projects​ ​for​ ​this​ ​Fall

With​ ​the​ ​weather​ ​turning​ ​colder​ ​and​ ​the​ ​leaves​ ​starting​ ​to​ ​change,​ ​many​ ​homeowners​ ​get inspired​ ​each​ ​fall​ ​to​ ​tackle​ ​a​ ​few​ ​home improvement projects​ ​around​ ​the​ ​house.​ ​What​ ​better​ ​way​ ​to​ ​get​ ​ready​ ​for​ ​the cozier​ ​months​ ​of​ ​the​ ​year​ ​than​ ​to​ ​improve​ ​your​ ​home’s​ ​condition​ ​and​ ​efficiency.​ ​These​ ​five affordable​ ​home​ ​improvement​ ​projects​ ​are​ …

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Does Leaf Filter Gutter Guard Work? Money Pit Reviews

Does Leaf Filter work?  In the Leaf Filter review, find out why expert home improvement radio host Tom Kraeutler says perhaps — but that he'll never recomend it due to hard sell sales tactics used by the company.

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How to Install Gutter Covers

https://youtu.be/cjUAIfl9onc If the thought of cleaning your gutters makes you groan, you’re probably a good candidate for gutter covers. Inexpensive and simple to install, they won’t completely eliminate the chore, but they will reduce the amount of times you’ll need to do it each year, and the amount of debris you’ll need to remove. Here’s …

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Synthetic Slate & Shake Shingles

  I’m shopping for a new roof and learning that there are a lot more choices for shingles these days. I’ve decided against using composite asphalt shingles. Natural slate and shake are out of the question for cost and safety reasons. I’m seriously considering synthetic slate or shake and like the colors and textures I’ve seen, …

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Split Wood Post Supports Roof: How to Repair?

I had new 6×6 posts installed to support on my porch roof overhang last fall. Now there are vertical splits on 1 post. Should I drive long screws to minimize the splitting?

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Avoid Roof Repair Scams: 3 Things to Look Out For

Beware of the roof repair scams. High-pressure, high-panic pitches that evolve from unsolicited calls or scheduled visits by service people all have the same target: your wallet. In particular, watch out for the following these common rooftop rip-off scams: Roofing replacement, Chimney sweep and gutter repair.

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Are Gutters Needed for Cottage in the Woods?

My contractor is building a small 2 bedroom and loft cottage in the woods with a very steep pitch roof. He is advising no gutters and that he will grade the area around the house and install a layer of river rock for drainage. Does this sound correct? The cottage is on a sealed foundation with  …

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How to Clean Gutters in 4 Easy Steps | Video

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. Regularly cleaning them is something that should be on every homeowner’s to do list. Instead of hiring a pro, you could do it yourself. All you need are some basic tools and …

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Gutter Cleaning Tips to Avoid Major Repairs

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.

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Should I Replace My Roof Before Adding Solar Panels?

I have asphalt shingles on my home that are 30 years old.  I have no leaks – just some moss/mildew on the current shingles as I live in a moist environment (Hawaii).  I am considering putting solar panels on the roof and have been advised to re-roof beforehand due to the roof’s age. The roofer …

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