Your biggest challenge installing a roof yourself will be the physical aspect of the job. It's hard work under the best conditions. It's unbearable work if you have ...

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 ...

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 ...

Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel ...

. Q. I hate to still keep you on the "cold roof" subject, but I want to make a cold roof on my 6,000 square foot Victorian 4-unit with 2 furnaces that are located in the attic. What can I do? K.C.

Any part of your house’s exterior can get assaulted by wind, rain, hail, bitter cold, intense heat, strong sunlight, and other weather insults. But your roof typically gets the worst of it. Things ...

The sky can fall on a home quickly without a roof in good working order, which makes that covering a vital piece of buying, selling and maintaining a house with Tennessee's storms and heat providing ...

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 ...