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 ...

Your roof won't last forever, and when it starts to fail, the signs aren't always obvious. Some indicators that it's time for a replacement are straightforward, like a roof that's more than 20 years ...

Another common sign that your roof might be leaking is fungi or mold growing on it. You may see this in several places or just a single area where water seems to pool up and not drain away from the ...

Owning a home comes with a seemingly endless litany of maintenance and repair tasks. For example, you may have noticed that your roof is getting up there in age, and you need to repair it more often.

Repairing or replacing a roof may rank highly among the most stressful choices that many homeowners have to make when doing their home maintenance. One or two broken shingles or a minor leak may not ...

Replacing the roof is probably the house renovation project that homeowners most dread. And with good reason: It’s one of the most expensive, typically ranging between $5,755 and $12,498 according to ...

Damage from Hurricane Isaac may have you out shopping for a new roof. LSU AgCenter housing specialist Claudette Reichel says you should make your investment last with roofing that will both protect ...