Solar shingles are an aesthetically pleasing and durable alternative to solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

Tesla’s new solar technology enabled the company to develop not one, but four different solar roof products that look like conventional and modern roof types: Textured Glass Tile, Slate Glass Tile, ...

Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They ...

The roof isn’t just a structure over our heads but it’s also known as the “spine,” or the backbone of the structure – the one that protects or shields the home’s “vital organs.” Sharing with Inquirer ...

These simple but elegant gambrel roof structures have been popular on hay barns for many years. There's no reason, though, why the classic gambrel cannot be used on other kinds of structures (such as ...

In last month’s column (“Truckie on a Hot Peaked Roof ,” March), I addressed peaked-roof structures that truckies commonly encounter while running around atop a fire building. Understanding these roof ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...