Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

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?

A good example of a durable long-term roof system is two-coat mastic asphalt, providing a waterproofing thickness of 20mm, which is then protected with thermal insulation and stone ballast. Recently, ...

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 ...

As paving and pavement maintenance contractors, you encounter many different kinds of distresses in the pavement. How you treat these distresses will vary on the severity and cause of the problem.