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 ...

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – This week’s Home Zone is about cutting a hole in your roof. But why would you even want to do that? One of the biggest reasons is to add a vent pipe. I recently had to put in a ...

Pry, chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Before you do anything, get your ladder, roof brackets and safety harness set up so you can work safely and efficiently on the roof.

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

Money is pretty tight and I need a new roof. I’ve watched a few videos on YouTube and believe I can handle the job. My old shingles need to come off, and I’m working alone. How do I ensure no water ...

Here's how to install roof tiles to edge paths or flower beds. 1. Use roofing tile that overlaps at the edges. Estimate how many tiles you need and get a few extras in case of chipping. 2. Mark the ...

In this week's edition of Call Rafael, FOX59/CBS4 spoke with a homeowner who claimed his insurer denied his roof damage claim. The insurer suggested shoddy construction, not high winds, was the reason ...