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DIY Roof Flashing Techniques for Outside Corners
Make roof dormers and other outside corners leakproof.
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Should I Replace My Roof? Here’s What to Consider
A roof replacement is an expensive proposition, and you might not need one. Here's how to tell when a less...
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What Type of Roof Does Your Home Have?
Do you know? The number of types of residential roofs, from simple and to ultra-complex, may surprise you.
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The Eleven Percent: Meet Ami Feller, Roofing Contractor
Ami Feller discusses why she left corporate America, the challenge of hiring women crews and shingle industry advances she's excited...
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10 Types of the Best Roofing Materials
Looking to upgrade your roof? One of these roofing material options should work for you, your home and your climate.
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How to Build a Portable DIY Sauna
DIY a portable sauna? No sweat.
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Long Sleeve Sun Shirt for Outdoor Protection and Comfort: Tested & Reviewed
Have some fun in the sun wearing this Family Handyman Approved work shirt with built-in UV protection.
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How to Add a Covered Entryway to Your Home
Take your home's basic facade to the next level. Add a roof over the entryway.
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Tear Through DIY Projects with the Family Handyman Approved Diablo Demo Demon Saw Blade
If you're planning on adding a window, knocking down a wall or re-roofing your garage, pick up a Diablo Demo...
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Family Handyman Approved: Hart Brushless Reciprocating Saw
This reciprocating saw from Hart Tools is a powerful, all-in-one cutting tool with a brushless motor that DIYers will love.
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A Full Guide to Metal Roof Installation
Learn how to get roofing layers right with these metal roofing tips.
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A Full Guide to DIY Roof Installation
If you live in your house long enough, you'll eventually have to replace the roof. Here's how to do it...
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How to Cut Metal Roofing
Metal roofing is great for longevity, looks stylish and withstands the elements. Like any material, working with metal roofing requires...
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15 Silent Signs You Have a Damaged Roof
Make your roof last longer (and save yourself a ton of cash) by paying attention to these 15 indicators of...
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Should I Replace My Roof? Here Are 21 Things to Consider
Knowing what to look for is the first step in determining whether it's time to replace your roof.
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12 Tips for Finding and Fixing Leaks In Your Roof
You don't necessarily need a roofer to fix a roof leak, but you have to find it first. With these...
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Roofing Material Options: What’s New in Residential Roofing Materials
Innovations aim to make roofing materials more lightweight, durable and easier to install. Here, a team of contractors discusses recent...
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20 Home Renovations That Instantly Increase Your Home Value
These are the top renovations that increase home value. Some are easy and inexpensive updates that you can do over...
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9 DIY Projects to Avoid When Humidity is High
Heat and humidity can not only wreak havoc on you physically, it can also be disastrous when it comes to...
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How to Prep Your Roof for the Fall
Don't wait until the first snowfall to get these tasks done! Keep that roof in tip-top shape by running through...
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12 Bad Roof Maintenance Habits to Stop Doing Immediately
A healthy roof is one of the most important parts of your home. These bad roof maintenance habits could cost...
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A Full Guide to Maintenance-Free Aluminum Soffit Installation
You'll never have to paint the roof overhangs again!
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How to Clean a Chimney
Cleaning tips for a wood-burning fireplace chimney.
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Winterize Your Gutters Now to Avoid Regret Down the Road
Now's the time to prepare your gutters for the winter. We'll show you our favorite (and easiest!) way to clean...
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Do Light Colored Shingles Last Longer?
Opinion is mixed about color affecting shingle longevity, but unanimous about the importance of good ventilation under the shingles.
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How To Install Skylight Flashing
Use special flashing and these five steps
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How to Fix a Roof Drip Edge
Water leaking behind your gutters? Rotten fascia boards? It might be your roof's drip edge.
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Metal Roofing Installation: How to Install Metal Roofing Over Shingles
Metal roofing installation: What to consider when putting a steel roof over asphalt shingles.
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Long-Lasting Metal Roof Panels
DIY metal roof panels that look great!
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Roof Flashing: Replace Plumbing Vent Flashing
Here's a quick repair for leaks.
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How to Frame a Gabled Dormer
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.