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 ...

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 ...

I need new roof shingles but am paralyzed by fear of making the wrong choice of material and color for my home. Installing roof shingles doesn’t seem that difficult, so I may do the work myself. How ...

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 ...

Mr. Montgomery’s letter includes his receipt for the installation of GAF Sentinel shingles in 1987, and photographs of his white, asphalt shingle roof showing black streaks down the roof surfaces.

Q: My roof is leaking badly, and repairs haven’t worked. Can I have my roof replaced during winter? A: Yes! Roofing contractors need to work in the winter months just like anyone else, and some ...