A house roof has joints between roof sections and around vents, skylights and chimneys. These joints are vulnerable to leaking because they usually connect different materials that expand and contract ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll roof is more prone to leaks than a typical pitched roof, there certainly are many leak-free flat roofs. It is wise to inspect a flat roof at least twice each year and ...

Despite the beauty of icicles hanging along a roof's edges, homeowners should know that they can be symptomatic of a larger ...

While repairing a gutter on my roof I spotted a small patch of what looked like tiny eggs under the brick eaves (see photo). The patch was no larger than 2 centimetres by 1 centimetre. Each egg was ...

While repairing a gutter on my roof, I spotted a small patch of what looked like tiny eggs under the brick eaves (see photo, right). The patch was no larger than 2 centimetres by 1 centimetre. Each ...