After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 ...

Metal roof installation techniques vary greatly depending on the fastening system selected. For single skin roofing, there are three different fastening systems to consider: concealed, exposed and ...

Choosing a new roofing material can be tough. It’s an expensive home update, and the variety of residential options for asphalt and metal can be a challenge to navigate. With about 5 million U.S.

Shingle roofs are generally less expensive and easier to install than metal roofs, but metal roofs are more durable and last much longer. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are ...

Although three-quarters of Canadian homes have asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofs are getting more popular for solid reasons. Metal costs about twice as much as shingles, but people are willing to pay ...