You rarely think about your roof until it starts to leak, but once that drip invades your happy home, its importance becomes obvious—as does the fact that replacing a roof is an expensive proposition.

Your roof’s days are numbered, and the countdown just hit zero. The crew is on the way, shingles are stacked, and your home is about to become a construction zone. Are you ready? Most homeowners don’t ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. With over 10 years of experience in writing, editing and SEO content strategy ...