Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

extra shingles. Also, a greenish-gray mold is growing on part of the roof. A. To replace the missing shingles, simply slip the new ones into place where the old ones existed and hold them in place ...

Danny Lipford: Marla Asks, “How will I know when it’s time to replace my asphalt shingle roof?” Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years ...

Replacing shingles on a roof can be risky business, especially if you’re afraid of heights and working on a ladder. And if you have to crawl around up there to do the job, safe footing can be more of ...

Dear Tonya: It actually is surprising that you are just starting to notice some leaks from a 25-year-old garage roof. Garage roofs often deteriorate faster because builders don’t always install ...

According to most experts, a new roof with asphalt shingles should last between 20 and 25 years. This costly and unglamorous renovation is an unfortunate expense that comes with maintaining a home, so ...