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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The typical cost range to install a shingle roof is from $5,000 to $30,000. The exact cost will vary depending on several factors, such as roof size and slope, shingle material and brand, labor costs, ...

Asphalt shingle roofs are the most common type of roof for homes in the U.S., but you might want to consider these ...

Q. Roof shingles ended up in my yard after a storm. An inspection showed it's time for new roofing shingles on my home. I'm perplexed as to what roof shingle to select after going to a recent home ...

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 ...

“I don't want to invest in another junk composite shingle roof in an area where they are crap.” Frustrated homeowner struggles to get hurricane-proof roof approved by HOA: 'I'm rooting for you' first ...