To keep the inside of your home dry while you tackle re-shingling the roof, you need to strip off the old shingles and then re-cover that portion of the roof with a waterproof membrane, traditional ...

In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you ...

About 75% of the roofs in North America are covered with some kind of asphalt shingles. That’s a testament to the fact that asphalt offers a good compromise between attractive appearance, ease of ...

April Wilkerson installs a DIY roof over old shingles to refresh and protect her structure.

Look at the pros and cons when deciding about roof repairs. You’ll want to weigh savings versus time to determine which is the best fit for you. Dreamstime/TNS A new roof is an expensive endeavor.

Many people recycle old aluminum cans so that they are diverted from landfills and reused to make a variety of items. But if you’re a fan of DIY projects, you might consider saving those cans and ...

You rarely think about your roof until it starts to leak, but once that drip invades your happy home, its importance becomes obvious—as does the fact that replacing a roof is an expensive proposition.

Q What is the purpose of gravel on my garage flat roof? Silt and moss has built up around and under the gravel and some areas of the roof have no gravel as it has drifted. Should I remove and replace ...