Have you ever noticed a small water stain on your ceiling or walls after a storm? Or maybe you’ve found a mysterious damp spot near your windows, or heard a strange drip-drip sound coming from the ...

Flashing is usually hidden under shingles or siding, making it easy to forget until a leak occurs inside your home. Many homeowners assume a roof leak means “bad shingles,” but the truth is, most of ...

Q: I was looking at my roof and I noticed a dark streak where two roofs meet and form a valley. I had a contractor friend check the shingles and he said I had a couple of years left before the roof ...

Roof installation problems often remain hidden for years because surface materials can appear intact while key details underneath are incorrect. Small mistakes in nail placement, flashing alignment, ...

Q: Tim, I really need your help. My roof is leaking, and my last attempt to get it repaired was fruitless. It rained again and water still came in. Where do most roof leaks happen? Is it OK to use ...

Protecting your home begins with a strong, reliable roof overhead. For homeowners, roof repair and maintenance often seem daunting, but proactive care offers significant benefits, from avoiding major ...

In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you ...

A flat roof is the easiest type to build and offers perks you don't get with a sloping roof. For one, it's a potential garden ...