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Metal roofing on a residential home.
Exterior

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

By Sandi Schwartz

Presented By Metal Roofing Alliance
Seven best roof sealants on an orange background
Reviews

The 7 Best Roof Sealants for Lasting Repairs According to Our Tests

By James Fitzgerald, Tom Scalisi

A snow covered tan home with icicles hanging down.
Exterior

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.
Design

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.
Exterior

How to Find a Roof Leak

By Bob Vila

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

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

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

selection of best roof cleaners packages laid out on the floor
Reviews

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

By Mike Larson, Tom Scalisi

The Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning Option
Reviews

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

By Mark Wolfe

best gutter guards for metal roofs
Reviews

The Best Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs

By Timothy Dale

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

Skylight Installation: Benefits, How-to, and Maintenance

By Timothy Dale

House roof damaged during tornado winds.
Exterior

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.
Exterior

7 Roofing Scams That Cost Homeowners Thousands of Dollars

By Katie Flannery

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

Asphalt Shingles 101

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

A close up of a roofer repairing a roof.
Real Estate

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.
Exterior

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.
Exterior

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.
Exterior

What Are Eaves on a House?

By Emily Benda Gaylord

A spray wand cleaning roof shingles on a residential home.
Exterior

How to Clean Roof Shingles Properly

By Deirdre Mundorf

Split photo, with a house with metal roof on one side and house with asphalt roof on the other.
Exterior

What’s the Difference? Metal Roof vs. Shingles

By Theresa Clement

A peeling soffit and fascia that needs to be repaired or replaced.
Exterior

Who Repairs Soffit and Fascia? Everything You Need to Know

By Melissa Graham