Q–My house has an asphalt shingle roof that is seven years old and still in good condition. However, during a recent wind storm several shingles were damaged and one was blown away entirely. I would ...

Choosing a new roofing material can be tough. It’s an expensive home update, and the variety of residential options for asphalt and metal can be a challenge to navigate. With about 5 million U.S.

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Q I have been getting estimates to replace the roof on our home. Some don't want to remove the shingles while others say they will not place new shingles over the old ones. The prices are several ...

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 ...

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

Now there’s another option: an entire solar roof. Solar roofs are composed of solar shingles that can fit over existing shingles or be installed on their own. So the energy-harvesting ability is baked ...

Repairing or replacing a roof may rank highly among the most stressful choices that many homeowners have to make when doing ...

The typical cost range to install a shingle roof is from $5,000 to $30,000. The exact cost will vary depending on several factors, such as roof size and slope, shingle material and brand, labor costs, ...

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 ...