Impact-resistant roofs protect a home against hailstones, wind and wind-blown debris but are more expensive than standard ...

You don’t have to discount the costs of home improvements, but you also don’t get to boost your tax basis to reflect your ...

Keeping good records of your improvements has become increasingly important, because the exemption amount hasn’t been updated since it was established in 1997.

The architects hired to evaluate the siding, windows and roof of the Monomoy Regional Middle School were, at first glance, impressed ...

Easily pick the best vinyl siding color for your home with these expert tips, plus the most popular colors from timeless and ...

Vinyl siding has long been known for its durability ... of rich earthy browns that mimic the color of natural wood like red cedar.

Also known as synthetic shingles, composite shingles can mimic the look of slate tiles or cedar shake while maintaining the durability of asphalt shingles. Manufacturers make composite shingles ...

Redwood, pine, and cedar are the most common trees used to create both hand-split shakes and machine-crafted shingles. Shakes and shingles have a distinctive rustic look and feel that few other ...

There's no reason to suffer through shakes with the taste and texture of sawdust. Your post-workout drinks can be delicious and good for you if you follow these quick shake hacks. It's tough ...

The Bruns Memorial Amphitheatre in Orinda. Courtesy of Cal Shakes. In shocking theater news, the venerable Cal Shakes announced Friday that it “has hit an insurmountable financial impasse and is faced ...

“Some clear signs that it’s time for a new roof would be when you have curling, cracked or brittle shingles,” said Kim Abrams, CEO of Abrams Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky.