Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Question: I have an older house. The attic was converted into a Cape Cod-type bedroom for children. The old asphalt rolled roof is leaking again. What do you suggest as the best method to fix it?

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Dear James: We had the roof partially raised to convert the attic into living space. The relatively low old asphalt rolled roof is leaking. Dear Olivia: It would have been much better if the ...

Dear James: I have a flat, asphalt roll roof over my garage and it has a slight leak. It is only three years old, so I want to repair it, not replace it. Where should I look for the leak and how do I ...

Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll roof is more prone to leaks than a typical pitched roof, there certainly are many leak-free flat roofs. It is wise to inspect a flat roof at least twice each year and ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Roof leaks are a common repair, but they may be caused by a number of different issues with the roof, from storm damage to just old age. Depending on the ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. American Home Shield, Select Home Warranty and Liberty Home Guard Roof repairs can be expensive, and even a small leak can lead to bigger problems if it’s ...