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 ...

Question: I have an older house. The attic was converted into a Cape Cod-type bedroom for children. The old asphalt rolled roof is leaking again. What do you suggest as the best method to fix it?

Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll roof is more prone to leaks than a typical pitched roof, there certainly are many leak-free flat roofs. It is wise to inspect a flat roof at least twice each year and ...

Dear Olivia: It would have been much better if the contractor had used durable tin or copper for that low roof initially, but those materials are much more expensive than asphalt rolled roofing. With ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Roof leaks are a common repair, but they may be caused by a number of different issues with the roof, from storm damage to just old age. Depending on the ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. The average roof replacement costs around $9,000. While your home’s insurance policy probably covers damage from storms or fire, it most likely doesn’t ...

TurnKey Roofing Team incorporated hail damage roof repair into its residential roofing service operations in early 2025. The addition brings storm-related repair capabilities into the company’s ...