After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Q: I have a small house, and it needs a new roof. I can’t afford to hire a roofer. My house has shingles on it, and I can walk on the roof with little difficulty. I’ve never installed roof shingles.

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

The typical cost range to install a shingle roof is from $5,000 to $30,000. The exact cost will vary depending on several factors, such as roof size and slope, shingle material and brand, labor costs, ...

Dear Tim: I was inspecting my asphalt shingle roof the other day. At the top of the roof where the peak is, I noticed some defects. My shingles are only six years old so I was shocked to see ...

Replacing all of the shingles on your roof can cost from around $2,000 to nearly $25,000, depending on the material, square footage and installation difficulty. Some or all of the mortgage lenders ...

Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel, aluminum, tin, or copper. This type of roof has a high upfront cost and ...

Roofing isn’t a glamorous job. In fact, one could reasonably argue that it checks off the classic three Ds of automation — dull, dirty and dangerous — with aplomb. It’s a prime candidate for ...