The worldwide pandemic has threatened many of the businesses you rely on every day, but don’t let it take away your source for local news. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure nothing but ...

In 2023 Renovate Robotics Inc developed a machine with a robotic arm to install shingles. The theoretical advantages are the reduction of dangerous roofing perils. A robot is attached to the roof and ...

Q: I have a small house, and it needs a new roof. I can’t afford to hire a roofer. My house has shingles on it, and I can walk on the roof with little difficulty. I’ve never installed roof shingles.

April Wilkerson installs a DIY roof over old shingles to refresh and protect her structure.

Roofing isn’t a glamorous job. In fact, one could reasonably argue that it checks off the classic three Ds of automation -- dull, dirty and dangerous -- with aplomb. It’s a prime candidate for ...

I need new roof shingles but am paralyzed by fear of making the wrong choice of material and color for my home. Installing roof shingles doesn’t seem that difficult, so I may do the work myself. How ...

Your biggest challenge installing a roof yourself will be the physical aspect of the job. It's hard work under the best conditions. It's unbearable work if you have ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Can you avoid tearing off your old asphalt shingle roof by putting a steel roof over it? Maybe. Most codes now allow no more than two layers of roofing before requiring a complete tear-off. So, if ...

A family-owned roofing company in central Ohio is continuing its tradition of giving back to veterans by providing a free roof replacement to a U.S. Army veteran. RoofX, based in ...

Question: I am doing a major room addition to my house. In my past two houses, the shingle roofs leaked prematurely. What should I look for and discuss with the roofers to make sure this roof lasts ...