After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Choosing a new roofing material can be tough. It’s an expensive home update, and the variety of residential options for asphalt and metal can be a challenge to navigate. With about 5 million U.S.

Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel, aluminum, tin, or copper. This type of roof has a high upfront cost and ...

When planning home improvement projects, the timing of when you start a big task is just as important as the task itself. This is particularly true when it comes to something as involved as a roof ...

Metal and shingle roofs are common options for residential buildings. Metal roofs are typically made of large sheets of steel ...

ANGIE'S LIST -- When it's time for a new roof, homeowners opt for asphalt shingles, the most common type of roofing material, but many roofing contractors also offer durable metal roofs. Angie's List, ...

One of the most vital and nerve-wracking aspects of homeownership is roof maintenance. At some point, patching leaks and replacing shingles gets old. In fact, the average roof only lasts about 20 ...

Replacing a roof is one of the most expensive home repairs, and most homeowners have to do it every 20 years or so -- unless they have a metal roof. Opting for metal over other types of roofing comes ...

Any part of your house’s exterior can get assaulted by wind, rain, hail, bitter cold, intense heat, strong sunlight, and other weather insults. But your roof typically gets the worst of it. Things ...