Q: Recent high winds blew several shingles off my 10-year-old roof. Is there something I can do myself, or should I call a roofer? A: If the roof is sloped low enough that you can safely walk on it, ...

Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

Q I have been getting estimates to replace the roof on our home. Some don't want to remove the shingles while others say they will not place new shingles over the old ones. The prices are several ...

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.