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 ...

When planning home improvement projects, the timing of when you start a big task is just as important as the task itself. This is particularly true when it comes to something as involved as a roof ...

Upgrading a home's roof is something most homeowners must face at one time or another, but aside from the upfront cost, it can be a great opportunity to invest in your home. Go ahead, this is your ...

We had a tree fall on the house recently. For the most part, it was only a glancing blow; however, a large section of the upper trunk broke off and penetrated the roof, giving my son an impromptu ...

Anyone who has ever sat on a metal slide in the middle of summer as a kid can agree that the light of the sun makes metal exceptionally hot. The various metal surfaces that make up a piece of property ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A worker installing metal roofing - Sutiporn Somnam/Getty Images If you live in an area with extreme weather, or you just happen ...

Replacing a roof is one of the most expensive home repairs, and most homeowners have to do it every 20 years or so -- unless they have a metal roof. Opting for metal over other types of roofing comes ...