In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you ...

There are many issues that can eventually lead to needing a roof replacement; curling shingles are one of them. Here's what ...

The overlapping pattern used in asphalt shingle installation means there are two rows of nails holding each shingle in place. Replacing damaged or missing asphalt shingles is a simple task, as long as ...

Q. In my small Cape-style house that is 14 years old, I have a ridge vent and full-length soffit vents, but the builder blocked the gable vents. Why? Another small matter: I have lost a few asphalt ...

Question: While doing a quick visual scan of the roof, I noticed a couple of areas where the asphalt shingles were chipped or even lifted a little. I didn’t find any leaks in the attic. Do I need to ...

When you spot a damp patch blooming across a wall, it is tempting to blame the shingles overhead and call it a roof leak. In ...

Q: The last time it rained, I noticed a small stain on my ceiling. I have an asphalt shingle roof, and I’m guessing that I have a roof leak, but I don’t know quite how to go about fixing it. Please ...

Q: Our asphalt roof shingles are in good condition, but after a recent windstorm two of the shingles curled and no longer lie flat. One is torn. How can I repair them without replacing them?

Worker wearing green high-visibility jacket fixing roof shingles - Brizmaker/Getty Images With the rise in adverse weather in recent years, it has become necessary for homeowners to pick the best roof ...