As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.

That day has finally come. You’ve dreaded it, but you knew eventually you’d have to deal with it: your roof has a leak. If you’re lucky, you might only have a small stain on the ceiling that needs to be repaired. If you’re unlucky or if you procrastinate, much worse can happen. Simple leaks can escalate into damage to the framing and sheathing that supports your home. Water can invade your living space and precious heirlooms can be destroyed. Even worse is the pain and …

Homeowners should not wait until tragedy strikes to become educated on what is the safest choice in roofing options. A little homework now can save you thousands of dollars and heartache, and perhaps help prevent a catastrophe in your life. Wood shakes were once the choice for upscale homes in latter part of the 20th century – architects used them to differentiate custom homes from the standard tract homes that used composition asphalt shingles. Builders used them as an …