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 ...

Your home’s roof is one of the most important parts of your house, serving as the first line of defense against rain, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your roof won't last forever, and when it starts to fail, the signs aren't always obvious. Some indicators that it's time for a replacement ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Repairing or replacing a roof may rank highly among the most stressful choices that many homeowners have to make when doing their home maintenance. One or two broken shingles or a minor leak may not ...

Replacing the roof is probably the house renovation project that homeowners most dread. And with good reason: It’s one of the most expensive, typically ranging between $5,755 and $12,498 according to ...

Damage from Hurricane Isaac may have you out shopping for a new roof. LSU AgCenter housing specialist Claudette Reichel says you should make your investment last with roofing that will both protect ...