Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

No two home renovation projects are the same. Some projects are highly detailed undertakings that take months if not years ...

Eric Swiatek is a licensed home inspector with over two decades of experience in the housing industry and an up-to-date radon testing license. He has performed over ...

Waiting too long is one of the most common bad roof maintenance habits out there. Adding a new roof or repairing damage isn’t cheap, but the last thing you want is to put off a small repair and watch ...

You should be taking good care of your roof even when it isn't leaking. Use chemicals to prevent moss and algae from growing on the surface, or just scrape them. Roof maintenance should also involve ...

Your roof absorbs more pressure from the weather than any other part of your house. Whether it’s driving rain, hot sun or freezing ice, the elements constantly take their toll on your roof. And sooner ...

There's no use in denying it: People are stressed about their energy bills and are looking for ways to keep the cost of their household low while still providing power. That's according to a recent ...

Putting new solar panels on an old roof can lead to headaches later on once your roof needs to be replaced, but how old is too old to go solar? Keep reading to learn why it’s smart to make sure your ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. The average roof replacement costs around $9,000. While your home’s insurance policy probably covers damage from storms or fire, it most likely doesn’t ...