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red house in winter covered in snow

How to Protect Your Roof in Winter

By Maddison Dayton

Protect your wallet by winterizing your roof.

rain running off a corrugated metal roof edge

Best Roofing Materials for Rainwater Harvesting

By Dawn Hammon

Let the saving pour in with proper collection techniques.

metal gable roof with second floor balcony

Should You Use Metal for a Gable Roof?

By Charles Ouellet

Metal roofing is pricey but resilient.

small room with skylight, little table, and cozy chairs

Transform Your Ceiling into a Sunroof

By Charles Ramos, Jr.

Putting a window in your ceiling? Do it like a pro.

old shingles coming off roof

Reroofing 101

By Charles Ouellet

Do this the right way to prevent further damage or injury.

person shingling roof with nail gun

How to Shingle a Roof

By Charles Ouellet

Get it right the first time for lasting moisture protection.

worker installing metal roof

12 Things to Know If You're Considering a Metal Roof

By Bonface Landi

They can be pricier, but they come with big benefits.

tesla solar shingles that look like slate

What Solar Shingles Should You Buy?

By Bonface Landi

The tech is finally reaching commercial viability.

A vent.

How to Install a Tile Vent

By Avantica David

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Reviewed by

Hannah Madans

A tile vent is a great option.

Shingles.

Deck Cleaner as a Shingle Cleaner: Pros and Cons

By Darren Spears

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Reviewed by

Hannah Madans

There are a lot of cleaner options.

roofer with long tool removing boards

Essential Roof Removal Tools

By Elizabeth Stewart

You need one of these at the very least.

exterior house soffit

Alternatives to a Continuous Soffit Vent

By Maria Goudiss

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Reviewed by

Dawn Hammon

Your attic needs to breathe. Give it the essential venting.

An aluminum roof.

Basic Aluminum Roof Installation and Maintenance Tips

By Niki (Team) Hampton

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Reviewed by

Hannah Madans

An aluminum roof is useful and attractive.

Gutters.

5 Tips for Maintaining Wood Gutters

By Piyush Jain

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Reviewed by

Hannah Madans

Many older homes and buildings still have traditional wood gutters.

A metal roof.

5 Energy Efficient Roofing Materials To Use

By Samuel Muriithi

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Reviewed by

Hannah Madans

There are many green options.

corrugated tin roofing

Types of Tin Roofing

By Andrew Cowell

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Reviewed by

Caleb Mayo

This affordable material is enduringly popular.

corrugated tin roof getting installed

Installing a Corrugated Tin Roof

By Justin Stewart

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Reviewed by

Caleb Mayo

It's an excellent material for light, simple buildings.

A tin roof on a yellow home.

4 Tips to Keep Cool with a Tin Roof

By Justin Stewart

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Reviewed by

Charles Ramos, Jr.

A tin roof can make your home feel like an oven.

man on roof repairing leak

How to Repair Leaking Roof Eaves

Eaves help direct water away from the building beneath.

sheet metal roofing flashing under gutter

How to Install Sheet Metal Flashing on Your Roof

By Shereyll Pineda

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Reviewed by

Caleb Mayo

It's a valuable step to take before shingles.

A person applying roll roofing on a flat roof.

How to Lay Asphalt Roll Roofing

By Justin Stewart

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Reviewed by

Dawn Hammon

It's a straightforward, waterproof solution.

A metal roof with a dormer

6 Tips for Installing Metal Roof Insulation

By Tim Bossie

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Reviewed by

Charles Ramos, Jr.

Insulating your roof helps provide energy saving as well as sound reduction.

concrete roof tiles

The Do's and Don'ts of Concrete Roof Leak Repairs

By Avantica David

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Reviewed by

Charles Ramos, Jr.

Concrete roof repair can come crashing down on your head if mistakes are made.

Man sprays a roof

How to Remove Moss From a Roof

By KC Morgan

Moss on your roof isn't just an ugly problem; it's also a dangerous one.