Q.I'm planning a new home and would like some advice about roofing with asphalt shingles. I know asphalt shingles are affordable, but I'd like some tips on extending their life. Also, I've noticed the ...

Q. In the past year my asphalt shingle roof seems like it has really started to go bad. I see large areas of my shingles that have no granules. You can see the fiberglass fibers in the mat. The ...

Dear Tim: I was inspecting my asphalt shingle roof the other day. At the top of the roof where the peak is, I noticed some defects. My shingles are only six years old so I was shocked to see ...

Q: Recent high winds blew several shingles off my 10-year-old roof. Is there something I can do myself, or should I call a roofer? A: If the roof is sloped low enough that you can safely walk on it, ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...