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 ...

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 ...

Roof repairs and repainting can be expensive and intrusive, so it's human nature to put them off for as long as possible. Fortunately, roofs are designed to last for decades. You won't need to do a ...

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 ...

SAN DIEGO — Of course, having a house means more than just having a roof over your head, but no matter how many memories you have, you still want to keep the rain out. "My wife and I. We raised our ...

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 ...