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    Roofing

    Looking to increase your home value or cap off a major remodel? Learning how to roof is a good place to start.

    10 Roof Problems and What to Do About Them

    Your roof covers the largest asset you own, so it pays to know the signs...

    5 Go-To Gutter Cleaning Products for Fall and Beyond

    You should clean your gutters at least one a year. Prevent blockages from fallen leaves...
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    How to Get Your Gutters Ready for Fall and Winter

    How to Get Your Gutters Ready for Fall and Winter

    The Easiest Way to Pick Up Dropped Screws

    after you’ve had remodeling or roofing work done on your home, it’s not unusual to...

    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...

    How to Prep Your Roof for the Fall

    Don't wait until the first snowfall to get these tasks done! Keep that roof in...

    DIY Roof Bench

    Here’s a slick way to keep tools from sliding off the roof!

    DIY Dictionary: Style D Roof Edge

    Style D roof edge, also known as DL, drip edge or eave drip

    Roofing Material Options: What’s New in Residential Roofing Materials

    Your home's roof isn't just functional, it also adds style. From shingles and tiles to...

    Reader Project: How to Build a Cupola

    Making only a few modifications to The Family Handyman’s How to Build a Cupola project,...

    Severe Weather Guide: How to Reinforce Your Roof

    When severe weather hits, you're going to want to make sure your roof's in tip...

    Roofing: How to Install Step Flashing

    Why step flashing works and how to install roof flashing against a wall

    How to Fix a Noisy Vent Hood Damper

    Add-on dampers stop the noise

    Prevent Black Streaks on Roof

    Why it's there and how to deal with it

    How to Prevent Ice Dams With Deicing Cables

    Heat cables are a simple, inexpensive solution to ice dam problems

    How to Work with Scaffolding Safely

    How to rent, setup and use scaffolding when you have to work on your roof,...

    Roof Flashing Techniques for Outside Corners

    Make roof dormers and other outside corners leakproof

    How to Properly Use a Roof Safety Harness

    Be safe—use roof brackets, a safety harness and commonsense rules

    Know Your House: What Kind of Roof Do You Have?

    Gable, hip, gambrel, mansard - the shape of your roof says something about your home's...