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What Is the Average Cost to Replace a Roof?

Several variables factor into the cost of a new roof, including the size and pitch, as well as the materials and roof type; be it metal, asphalt, tile or slate.

Roof Maintenance: Tips for the First Home Buyer

To keep your family and possessions dry and safe, provide your home with proper roof maintenance to save on a costly roof replacement down the road.

Roofing Buying Guide

Shopping for a roofing? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our roofing buying guide to make an informed choice.

How to Help Protect Against Roof Collapse

Understand how much snow/ice your roof can handle, get tips on snow removal and other strategies for preventing roof collapse after a winter storm.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

Why Metal Roofs Have Become So Popular: What you need to know

There is no question that each home and homeowner are unique, so it is important to understand as much as possible about metal roofs before you decide.

Metal Roofing Buying Guide

7 Home Improvements That Can Boost Your Mood

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The 8 Most Financially Savvy Home Improvements You Can Make

Looking for some budget home improvement ideas? Here are affordable remodeling projects that have excellent financial return from HouseLogic.

Thanksgiving Home Improvements You Can Make in Minutes

With Thanksgiving just a couple days away (and guests sure to descend upon your home over the festive season), it's high time to take care of all the small-scale home improvements you've

Do Metal Roofs Attract Lightning Strikes?

Does the electrical conductivity of metal make it more receptive to lightning? You may be surprised - metal is actually the best material for roofing!

These Home Improvements Matter Most to Young Adults

Millennials are looking for properties in move-in condition and want to avoid the expense of significant repairs.

These Are the Smartest Home Improvements for Small Houses

With a little creativity, you can turn a modest home into a seemingly more spacious abode.

5 Age-in-Place Home Improvements to Make Now

The concept of “aging in place” has become increasingly common over the past several decades, as baby boomers consider options and make decisions about how to spend their golden years. Most don’t want to go to a nursing home if they can avoid it. The vast majority of older Americans want to continue living in …

Pinning Your Way to Pretty, Practical Home Improvements

Using pinterest to get ideas and plans for home projects is a great idea. Here’s how to leverage pinterest to get and manage ideas for your home.

What Home Improvements Increase Property Taxes?

Home improvement projects could increase your property taxes, especially if they require a permit. But it varies by location and project. See the details.