Roofing

Replacing Roof Flashing at a SideWall :: On Wood Lap Siding after Jacking Up a Porch Roof

Make-Maintain-Fix

Ironically, when I cut open my ceiling, again earlier in the process of jacking up the roof, there were definitely signs of a roof leak/water damage on the porch's roof deck. So...

by jb bartkowiak

Jacking Up a Porch Roof :: Raise the Roof aka Prep for Gutter Installation

Remodeling

So ... I found myself having to jack up one corner of our front, side porch roof. If you count lifting columns as to replace porch boards (on another set of porches),...

by jb bartkowiak

Prepare for Snow :: Victorian House in the Snow

And Winter Means Snow :: Preparing for Snow AND Ice Dams Be Damned!

Tools

While helping to combat ice dams, getting wet and heavy snow off the roof just makes good common sense. The longer snow sits on a roof, greater the chances of water infiltration...

by jb bartkowiak

Installing Half Round Gutters and Downspouts

So I was telling you the other day a little bit about the back story and some of stages I went through with Laying Out, Ordering and Prepping my house for gutters....

by jb bartkowiak

simple illustration for rainwater collection

Install a Rainwater Harvesting System :: Building a DIY Rain Barrel

Whether you want to use rainwater as a total water solution or just to bring your water bills down and reduce your reliance on municipal water, it's actually not so hard to...

by Matt Herndon

Roofing Options :: The Advantages of Metal Roofs

Roofs have a significant role in providing your home protection against harsh weather conditions and other types of external elements. Traditional asphalt roofs have been providing the protection to the homeowners since...

by Andrew Johnson

Bellaforte from Davinci Slate Verde Roof on Brick

Selecting Roof Colors to Complement Brick or Stone Exteriors :: The Top Down Approach

Understanding the different color pigments of brick and stone features are paramount to selecting the right roofing colors. According to color expert Kate Smith, a “top down” approach is needed to select...

by jb bartkowiak

Five Costly (and Common) Roofing Mistakes :: Picking the Right Roofing Contractor & More

Thousands of roofs are repaired or replaced every year. Seeing that your roof is key in keeping you warm as well as dry all year round obtaining the best roofing services is...

by Bob Anderson

Fall Protection :: Safety First for Pros & Homeowners :: What to Know about Safety Harnesses

Working from a specific height off the ground, it’s important to prioritize fall protection. Here's what you need to know about this safety equipment. [...]

by Marissa Olson

What to Know About Green Roofs :: Those are Plants, not Weeds, on my Roof

Remodeling

What is a Green Roof? Technically, color has nothing to do with it. Numerous four-inch garden trays of plants (the Sedum) in a special soil are installed on a roof to capture...

by Lisa Smith

The 15 Minute DIY Home Inspection :: A DIY Home Inspection Checklist for REO Properties & Fixer Uppers

Homeownership

With the housing market as it is, some us may have opportunity and/or desire to take a look a foreclosure or a short sale. Unfortunately these kinds of sales are often "as...

by jb bartkowiak