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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.
We recently bought a stick home(built in the 70’s). The home inspection before purchase showed no issues with the home. …
My hip roof has a short ridge vent due to the hip design. My soffit vents are adequately open. Will I get enough natural …
Tom Kraeutler, host of the Money Pit home improvement radio show, shares his favorite products for a green lifestyle. This …
Learn how to choose a roof color. Find out about today's creative color blends for roofing materials. Roofing material …
Tips to help homeowners avoid ice damage and protect their homes this winter and prevent minor trouble spots from becoming major …
If your roof is prone to shingles, ice dams and weather-related leak damage, before you lay down a new roof, think about laying …
I’ve had a persistent leak for two years and can’t find the source. It comes in where the wall meets the ceiling. …
Filed under: Exteriors & Facades, Essential Skills, Know-How, Outdoors Photo: David Grudzinski of Advantage Home Inspections …
Learn about roof replacement and Get tips on looking for missing granules, splitting, curling, rotting and other symptoms that …
Learn out how to select the best roof materials for a new roof or roof shingles replacement project, including the difference …
Our roof is about 15 years old and we have asphalt shingles. We are noticing deterioration on a lot of the shingles and it seems …
I was told by my insurance company that they don’t cover a roof that has three layers of roof shingles on it, so …
Find out is If your roof needs repair or replacement. Learn how to know if you can add another roof layer.
Wood gutters are rare, and require extra attention. Wood gutters need to be resealed every two years, in the dry season. Wood …
Replacing skylights can be a hassle, but with these tips you'll be able to easily replace the skylights in your home without …
Did you ever think of using infrared technology on your roof? Professionals are now using non-invasive infrared cameras to …
Learn how ice dams can be a danger to your home and how to prevent any unwanted rooftop damage.
Fixing leaky roof flashing can help you avoid more expensive roof repairs. First check chimneys, vent pipes or other openings …
Satellite dishes provide access to a wide range of programming, but maintaining these sensitive instruments requires some fine …
Dryrot can be big trouble. It is sneaky, and makes itself at home in a structure long before you can visually detect it. For …
When searching for the perfect site to build your new home, there are four things to consider location, location, location and …
 While getting a home inspection done for a potential purchase, the inspector pointed out a light blue-gray mold throughout the …
My roof is 6 years old. I discovered some nasty black staining that I believe is a moss or algae. Can you suggest a product to …
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 …
