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 ...

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 ...

A roof recover retrofit involves installing a new, durable metal roof over an existing roof in a way that is structurally sound, non-disruptive, and cost-effective. This system enhances the roof’s ...

. Q. I hate to still keep you on the "cold roof" subject, but I want to make a cold roof on my 6,000 square foot Victorian 4-unit with 2 furnaces that are located in the attic. What can I do? K.C.

TPO roofing is a relatively inexpensive rubber roofing material that’s most often used on commercial buildings. TPO stands for Thermoplastic Polyolefin; it’s made primarily from recycled rubber, and ...

Replacing your roof represents a serious investment of time, commitment and money. So, unless you're responding to a roofing emergency, the real answer to the question "When is the best time to ...

Rooftop Decks Without Proper Permits Let's be real, who wouldn't want their own private rooftop oasis in the city? In NYC, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – This week’s Home Zone ...