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The best roof rake option in action pulling snow off a roof.

The Best Roof Rakes to Keep Your Home Safe from Heavy Snow, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

The best roof rake option in action pulling snow off a roof.

11 Ways to Prepare Your Roof Before Winter Weather Hits

By Sandi Schwartz

Seven best roof sealants on an orange background

We Tested 7 Top-Rated Roof Sealants for 2 Weeks to Find the Best Products for Your DIY Roof Repair

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

The Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning Option

We Tested the Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning, And Our Favorite Makes Extending a Breeze

Moss growing on a slate roof.

How to Remove Moss From a Roof

By Bob Vila, Margaret Foley

White house with a new gray roof being installed.

3 Ways Your Roof Can Affect Your Energy Costs This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

Metal roofing on a residential home.

The Home Investment That Puts Money Back in Your Pocket Year After Year

By Sandi Schwartz

Presented By Metal Roofing Alliance

A snow covered tan home with icicles hanging down.

Why You Should Never Knock Down Icicles Yourself—and What to Do Instead

By Sandi Schwartz

Close-up of red roof tiles, brick chimney and dormer window.

Dormer Windows: Styles, Pros, Cons, and Costs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A woman in the background as water leaks in the kitchen ceiling. Buckets and pots are on the floor to catch the flowing water, water puddling on the floor.

How to Find a Roof Leak

selection of best roof cleaners packages laid out on the floor

After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration

By Mike Larson, Tom Scalisi

best gutter guards for metal roofs

The Best Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs

By Timothy Dale

A view of the clouds and forest from inside the home through the skylight.

Skylight Installation: Benefits, How-to, and Maintenance

By Timothy Dale

House roof damaged during tornado winds.

This Palm-Size Accessory Can Help Save Your Roof During a Major Storm

By Sandi Schwartz

A roofer in an orange jacket and yellow hardhat is seen on a slate roof.

7 Roofing Scams That Cost Homeowners Thousands of Dollars

By Katie Flannery

Exterior of red brick home with slate-colored asphalt roof.

Asphalt Shingles 101

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

A close up of a roofer repairing a roof.

The Secret to Getting Your Homeowners Insurance to Pay for a Roof Replacement

By Katie Ziraldo

A resilient home exterior with white siding and a metal roof and new windows.

Making Your Home More Resilient Can Boost Your Peace of Mind (and Your Resale Value)

By Deirdre Mundorf

A large white home with wooden window panes and a grey metal roof.

Metal Roofs 101: How They’re Made, and Why They’re Worth Considering

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Top view of a house with a short eave.

What Are Eaves on a House?

By Emily Benda Gaylord