I need new roof shingles but am paralyzed by fear of making the wrong choice of material and color for my home. Installing roof shingles doesn’t seem that difficult, so I may do the work myself. How ...

Dear James: When we have a strong rain, I notice some leaks through my garage's 25-year-old shingle roof. What are some tips to replacing the shingle roof myself? — Tonya D. Dear Tonya: It actually is ...

Your biggest challenge installing a roof yourself will be the physical aspect of the job. It's hard work under the best conditions. It's unbearable work if you have ...

Dear Tonya: It actually is surprising that you are just starting to notice some leaks from a 25-year-old garage roof. Garage roofs often deteriorate faster because builders don’t always install ...

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.

Shingle roofs are generally less expensive and easier to install than metal roofs, but metal roofs are more durable and last much longer. Shingle roofs are generally less expensive and easier to ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

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 ...

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, ...