Contractor squatting down making repairs on a roof - Lsophoto/Getty Images Roof repairs and repainting can be expensive and intrusive, so it's human nature to put them off for as long as possible.

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 ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

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 ...

Now that winter is over, it’s time to see what kind of damage old man winter did to our homes. We are stretching your dollar with one part of your home you don’t want to forget to inspect. The bitter ...

Homes around East Tennessee have seen their share of structural damage caused by bad weather and treacherous storms over the last few years. The hail storm seven years ago damaged thousands of roofs ...

Maintaining a sound roof literally tops the list of crucial home repairs: It keeps you and your family warm and dry, along with everything in your house. Any damage or signs of wear call for immediate ...