Make your roof last longer (and save yourself a ton of cash) by paying attention to these 15 indicators of common problems ...

I owned my first home for 10 years before I learned about the importance of attic ventilation. It wasn’t something I learned about in school, and must have been a part of the inspection report I’d ...

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 ...

Q: I've got a 2-year-old, and 18 months ago I moved into a gorgeous ranch home built in 1950. Money is tight and I don't want to make mistakes. The house needs a new roof. I climbed into the attic and ...

Over the last several years, the green-building movement has really taken off. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with “green” buildings, I am talking about buildings that are sustainable and ...

Recently, there have been some high-profile incidents and fires where roof operations have been less than ideal during operations. It wouldn’t take one a very long time to research some of the more ...

In last month’s column (“Truckie on a Hot Peaked Roof ,” March), I addressed peaked-roof structures that truckies commonly encounter while running around atop a fire building. Understanding these roof ...