In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you ...

Q–My house has an asphalt shingle roof that is seven years old and still in good condition. However, during a recent wind storm several shingles were damaged and one was blown away entirely. I would ...

Danny Lipford: Marla Asks, “How will I know when it’s time to replace my asphalt shingle roof?” Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years ...

Q I have been getting estimates to replace the roof on our home. Some don't want to remove the shingles while others say they will not place new shingles over the old ones. The prices are several ...

If a roof has weakened areas, it can pose a risk to anyone that is working on top of the home and can be targeted by invasive pests to gain entry into the home. However, the roof will continue to ...

Now there’s another option: an entire solar roof. Solar roofs are composed of solar shingles that can fit over existing shingles or be installed on their own. So the energy-harvesting ability is baked ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. TO GET THE JOB Tools/materials needed • 1 bundle of three-tab shingles ($19), 11-ounce tube of roofing sealant ( $4), one pound ...