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Home Improvement Tips & Podcasts
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
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.
I am going to replace my roof. I have one layer of shingles down and was going to re-shingle on top of them. Someone told me that when you put new shingles over old ones, it shortens the life of the new shingles. Is this true? Also, is the cost between shingles that last 25 …
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.
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 …
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 continuously leaks water into the garage below. We’ve tried everything we can think of, from rebuilding the deck with outdoor tile to adding more drains (when snow melts, …
Are you looking to replace your roof but don’t know where to start? This blog post will provide a comprehensive guide on …
I heard you help a listener today who wanted to extend the life of his 10-year old roof. You recommended a product that would …
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 …
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 …
If you live smack in the middle of a dense urban environment, you may not think you have many gardening opportunities available. …
In every home, roof repair is sometimes needed to keep moisture away and keep the structure from rotting. When repairing your …
Green roofing and siding is available in a variety of colors, materials and styles. Green roofing and siding materials are …
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 …
