Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

Determining how much material you need is always the first step in any construction project. It helps you keep everything on track and avoid the frustration of running out of materials halfway through ...

Reroofing your house is a significant undertaking, so you want to be sure to choose materials that will last and protect your roof well. To help you decide what to use, CR’s labs rigorously test ...

Plus everything else you need to know from the pros. Choose roof shingles that complement your home's architecture and exterior color palette, treating the roof as a subtle backdrop that enhances ...

Q. In the past year my asphalt shingle roof seems like it has really started to go bad. I see large areas of my shingles that have no granules. You can see the fiberglass fibers in the mat. The ...

Dear Tim: I was inspecting my asphalt shingle roof the other day. At the top of the roof where the peak is, I noticed some defects. My shingles are only six years old so I was shocked to see ...

Whether you're designing a new home or need to upgrade your existing roof, use our guide to select the best roof shingle brand for you. We explain how to look for quality roofing material that matches ...

Any part of your house’s exterior can get assaulted by wind, rain, hail, bitter cold, intense heat, strong sunlight, and other weather insults. But your roof typically gets the worst of it. Things ...

In her eight years as a content writer and researcher, Alison has published more than 450 home improvement articles and has delved into nearly every topic, including solar, moving and landscaping. In ...

Replacing all of the shingles on your roof can cost from around $2,000 to nearly $25,000, depending on the material, square footage and installation difficulty. Some or all of the mortgage lenders ...