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Make your roof last longer (and save yourself a ton of cash) by paying attention to these 15 indicators of common problems ...

No one ever brags about their roof. We all have know people who actually send you photos of their perfectly manicured garden, or someone who speakings lovingly of their new kitchen backsplash. But the ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Roof leaks are a common repair, but they may be caused by a number of different issues with the roof, from storm damage to just old age. Depending on the ...

Your homeowners insurance policy generally covers roof leaks and damage, as long as the cause is not specifically excluded in your policy. However, if a leak occurs due to lack of maintenance, you may ...

Dear James: There is a small leak from the asphalt roll garage roof. It's not very old, so I prefer to just repair it. How can I locate to leak and fix it? — Mindy F. Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll ...

Several weeks ago, I wrote about the different types of roofs you can use on your home. I should have realized it would create a tsunami of help requests regarding roof leaks at my “Ask Tim” page on ...

In this week’s column, I’m going to explain where almost all roof leaks happen, and how simple it is to prevent or fix them. Most professional roofers will agree that a roof’s flashing is at the ...

Several weeks ago, I wrote about the different types of roofs you can use on your home. I should have realized it would create a tsunami of help requests regarding roof leaks at my “Ask Tim” page on ...