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Keep your home dry and keep its shape sturdy by understanding everything you need to know about roofing installation and repairs.

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How to Clean a Chimney

Cleaning tips for a wood-burning fireplace chimney.
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7 Best Roof Rakes of 2020

Excessive roof snow can become dangerously heavy and lead to destructive ice dams. Remove some...
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Winterize Your Gutters Now to Avoid Regret Down the Road

Now's the time to prepare your gutters for the winter. We'll show you our favorite...
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Roof Maintenance Tips to Help Homeowners Prep for Winter

When it comes to winterizing your home, forgetting to prepare your roof for cold winter...
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25 Hints for Fixing Roof and Gutter Issues

A solid, leak-free roof with good gutters defends your home against the elements. Arm yourself...
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Do Light Colored Shingles Last Longer?

Opinion is mixed about color affecting shingle longevity, but unanimous about the importance of good...

How to Fix a Roof Drip Edge

Felt over roof drip edge or drip edge over felt? Get the correct answers here.

Metal Roofing Installation: How to Install Metal Roofing Over Shingles

Metal roofing installation: What to consider when putting a steel roof over asphalt shingles.

Comparing Flat Roof Vents and Turbine Vents

Is one type better than the other?

Long-Lasting Metal Roof Panels

DIY metal roof panels that look great!

How to Shingle a Roof

Pros and cons of two popular roofing methods for a how to shingle a roof...

How to Frame a Gabled Dormer

A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.

Does Your House Have a Mullet?

A mullet may be most commonly known as a hairstyle, but homes have adopted the...

Do You Need a Gutter Cleaning Robot?

Cleaning gutters is a daunting, unpleasant, yet important, task. Have you considered having a gutter...
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The Best Way to Clean Gutters

Doing your annual gutter cleaning? Here's the best way to do it—from prep work to...

What are Seamless Gutters?

Seamless gutters are just as the name says, seamless. And, unless you own the right...

5 Downspout Upgrades All Homeowners Should Know About

Water puddling around a foundation from an ineffective downspout can create major problems, ranging from...

Is Collecting Rain Water Illegal? If You’re in One of These States, Maybe!

It's fine in most states, but some have stricter rules!

Here’s How to Remove an Ice Dam From Your Roof Safely

Ice dams occur when snow on a roof melts, runs down the roof, but freezes...

Installing Chimney Flashing

Leak-proof your chimney using this traditional, time-tested flashing method.

How to Install Aluminum Soffits That are Maintenance-Free

You'll never have to paint the roof overhangs again!

How to Build a Cupola

Decoration, ventilation and a hangout for your rooster!

This Hack for Getting Rid of Ice Dams is a Total Bust

This Hack for Getting Rid of Ice Dams is a Total Bust