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The 7 Best Roof Sealants for Lasting Repairs According to Our Tests The 7 Best Roof Sealants for Lasting Repairs According to Our Tests

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

A snow covered tan home with icicles hanging down.

Why You Should Never Knock Down Icicles Yourself—and What to Do Instead Why You Should Never Knock Down Icicles Yourself—and What to Do Instead

By Sandi Schwartz

Close-up of red roof tiles, brick chimney and dormer window.

Dormer Windows: Styles, Pros, Cons, and Costs Dormer Windows: Styles, Pros, Cons, and Costs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A woman in the background as water leaks in the kitchen ceiling. Buckets and pots are on the floor to catch the flowing water, water puddling on the floor.

How to Find a Roof Leak How to Find a Roof Leak

The best roof rake option in action pulling snow off a roof.

The Best Roof Rakes to Keep Your Home Safe from Heavy Snow, Tested The Best Roof Rakes to Keep Your Home Safe from Heavy Snow, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

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After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration

By Mike Larson, Tom Scalisi

The Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning Option

We Tested Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning, Our Favorite Makes Extending a Breeze We Tested Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning, Our Favorite Makes Extending a Breeze

best gutter guards for metal roofs

The Best Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs The Best Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs

By Timothy Dale

A view of the clouds and forest from inside the home through the skylight.

Skylight Installation: Benefits, How-to, and Maintenance Skylight Installation: Benefits, How-to, and Maintenance

By Timothy Dale

House roof damaged during tornado winds.

This Palm-Size Accessory Can Help Save Your Roof During a Major Storm This Palm-Size Accessory Can Help Save Your Roof During a Major Storm

By Sandi Schwartz

A roofer in an orange jacket and yellow hardhat is seen on a slate roof.

7 Roofing Scams That Cost Homeowners Thousands of Dollars 7 Roofing Scams That Cost Homeowners Thousands of Dollars

By Katie Flannery

Exterior of red brick home with slate-colored asphalt roof.

Asphalt Shingles 101 Asphalt Shingles 101

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

A close up of a roofer repairing a roof.

The Secret to Getting Your Homeowners Insurance to Pay for a Roof Replacement The Secret to Getting Your Homeowners Insurance to Pay for a Roof Replacement

By Katie Ziraldo

A resilient home exterior with white siding and a metal roof and new windows.

Making Your Home More Resilient Can Boost Your Peace of Mind (and Your Resale Value) Making Your Home More Resilient Can Boost Your Peace of Mind (and Your Resale Value)

By Deirdre Mundorf

A large white home with wooden window panes and a grey metal roof.

Metal Roofs 101: How They’re Made, and Why They’re Worth Considering Metal Roofs 101: How They’re Made, and Why They’re Worth Considering

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Top view of a house with a short eave.

What Are Eaves on a House? What Are Eaves on a House?

By Emily Benda Gaylord

A spray wand cleaning roof shingles on a residential home.

How to Clean Roof Shingles Properly How to Clean Roof Shingles Properly

By Deirdre Mundorf

Split photo, with a house with metal roof on one side and house with asphalt roof on the other.

What’s the Difference? Metal Roof vs. Shingles What’s the Difference? Metal Roof vs. Shingles

By Theresa Clement

A peeling soffit and fascia that needs to be repaired or replaced.

Who Repairs Soffit and Fascia? Everything You Need to Know Who Repairs Soffit and Fascia? Everything You Need to Know

By Melissa Graham

A worker builds a green roof.

How Much Does a Green Roof Cost? How Much Does a Green Roof Cost?

By Timothy Dale