A green, moss-covered roof may make you think you’ve wandered into a fairy tale, complete with a quaint little woodcutter’s cottage. But, in the real world, moss is much less a fantasy than it is a ...

You may have wondered how to kill moss on your roof – or a section of it. Moss tends to grow where a roof isn't exposed to full sun, whether it's north-facing or shaded by trees, and where drainage ...

Q: We had maple flooring installed five years ago after being told it would be scratch-resistant, but our dogs have made a mess of the wood, even though their nails are trimmed. Is there a way to make ...

Q. Prior to installing Z-Stop zinc strips, I recognized that I had to remove the moss buildup on the roof. It appears to be growing under the shingles and, in some cases, to be lifting the shingles.

Dear Jerry: I may have asked you sometime before, but I’d like your current recommendations for what's best to use to kill moss on a shady roof and lichens on a deck railing. Hopefully, the same ...

Q: I have moss on my roof, little green plants. My insurance company said to get rid of it. How can I do that? Will vinegar kill the plants, just as you said it will kill weeds growing up between ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Elton John once sat on a roof and “kicked off the moss,” but experts say there are better ways to remove that bumper crop of moss that grew during last winter and spring’s seemingly ...

Q: There is moss on our roof. How can we get rid of it? A: Make sure the growth is moss, not algae. Look down from a window, inspect it from a ladder or ask a roofing company to examine it: If the ...

A. Gina, moss needs a shady area to grow, so I’m guessing that maybe the trees around your porch have grown and are throwing more shade. Whatever the cause, the moss can create problems and should be ...

Many roofs in my neighborhood, mine included, are covered with black streaks. What’s causing this to happen, and can the roofs be cleaned? I’m able to walk on my asphalt shingle roof with ease but am ...