Before you get started on that roof replacement be sure to check into local laws surrounding permitting for these kinds of ...

When most homeowners start considering renovation projects, they think about redoing the kitchen, painting the bedroom or updating a bathroom. They don’t consider their roof. Out of sight and out of ...

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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: My 18-year-old, two-story house has exterior stucco that is in good shape. But the doors and windows are trimmed in rough-sawn, painted 1-by- 4s, some of which have begun to rot. Not only is the ...

Extreme storms can test every weak point in a home. High winds can lift shingles, push water into small gaps, and turn loose ...

When most homeowners start considering renovation projects, they think about redoing the kitchen, painting the bedroom, or updating a bathroom. They don’t consider their roof. Out of sight and out of ...