You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your home’s roof, and that’s a good thing. Ordinarily the only time a roof gets our attention is when it’s damaged or leaking. And while a roof’s ...

You need to know the name and location of the actual quarry. That’s important because some quarries have better reputations — and warranties — than others. (iStock) Analysis by Elisabeth Leamy When ...

To make repairs, Westbury House on Long Island needed a supply of Collyweston slate, but all of the mines had closed decades earlier. Then one reopened. 10 Photos View Slide Show › By John Freeman ...