When planning home improvement projects, the timing of when you start a big task is just as important as the task itself. This is particularly true when it comes to something as involved as a roof ...

Upgrading a home's roof is something most homeowners must face at one time or another, but aside from the upfront cost, it can be a great opportunity to invest in your home. Go ahead, this is your ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

In this video, I tackle the roofing installation on my shed after a less-than-stellar temporary roofing job. I complete the waterproofing steps by applying house-wrap and securing the roof ...

Replacing a roof is one of the most expensive home repairs, and most homeowners have to do it every 20 years or so -- unless they have a metal roof. Opting for metal over other types of roofing comes ...

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 ...

We had a tree fall on the house recently. For the most part, it was only a glancing blow; however, a large section of the upper trunk broke off and penetrated the roof, giving my son an impromptu ...

Anyone who has ever sat on a metal slide in the middle of summer as a kid can agree that the light of the sun makes metal exceptionally hot. The various metal surfaces that make up a piece of property ...

ANGIE'S LIST -- When it's time for a new roof, homeowners opt for asphalt shingles, the most common type of roofing material, but many roofing contractors also offer durable metal roofs. Angie's List, ...