In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you ...

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.

A popular question we hear over and over again is "Why can't we use shingles on our flat roof?" The answer is simple. Shingles are not waterproof. When installed correctly they form a water tight ...