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Owning a home comes with a seemingly endless litany of maintenance and repair tasks. For example, you may have noticed that your roof is getting up there in age, and you need to repair it more often.

Now there’s another option: an entire solar roof. Solar roofs are composed of solar shingles that can fit over existing shingles or be installed on their own. So the energy-harvesting ability is baked ...

Danny Lipford: Marla Asks, “How will I know when it’s time to replace my asphalt shingle roof?” Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years ...

Dear Tonya: It actually is surprising that you are just starting to notice some leaks from a 25-year-old garage roof. Garage roofs often deteriorate faster because builders don’t always install ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

SEATTLE — Although major home improvements are expensive, costs are often tempered by the benefits they provide. A new kitchen rewards home chefs and may inspire you to entertain. Building an addition ...

A roof won't last forever—replacing yours will save money on repairs down the line. Replacing your roof before it fails can save you from costly interior damage and unexpected repairs. Spring and fall ...