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 ...

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 ...

Roofing isn’t a glamorous job. In fact, one could reasonably argue that it checks off the classic three Ds of automation — dull, dirty and dangerous — with aplomb. It’s a prime candidate for ...

If you're redoing your roof and starting from scratch, you'll need to know how many shingles to purchase. There are formulas ...

Putting solar panels on the roof is increasingly realistic for the average homeowner, but they tend to be specialized, aftermarket affairs or else whole-roof replacements. GAF Energy, a division of ...

Your home stays dry thanks to the roof, but when the edges of your shingles begin to peel back like a dried autumn leaf, that protection doesn't work so well. This warping usually happens when poor ...

The roof serves as a home’s primary line of defense against weather and environmental exposure. Because of their ...