Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

Roofs on buildings of all types are prone to damage, wear, deterioration, or leaks. When this happens, it leaves the owner wondering whether to address the problem through repair or replace the entire ...

Your roof is important. It protects you from the elements, helps to keep your home warm in the winter (and cold in the summer), and is a key piece of your home. Roofs are expensive, sure, but when it ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer 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.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Unless there is a leak in your ceiling or a noticeable tear in your roof, it can be a challenge to know when your roof needs to be replaced. Many homeowners use time as a guide ...

The prerequisite for selling roof-repair services is obvious; you need to know how to repair all or most types of roofing’asphalt, cedar, tile, steel, torch-on, and tar and gravel. Although this may ...