Wet climates, such as the East Coast go through wood roofing more quickly due to water damage. Cedar, redwood and pine are common building materials because they each repel insects. Cedar shake ...

Q. We want to replace our cedar siding, and you wrote about not using cedar. Is that just for decks, or also for siding? Our ...

On the top of that list: the Cape Cod-style house. With their small footprint and sublimely simple design, Cape Cods are one ...

The Cape Cod-style house is a classic American home style. Learn its key design characteristics, potential disadvantages, and ...

It was either going to sell quickly or sit on the market for a long time. The Lake Keowee, South Carolina, real estate market ...

While metal — such as copper roofing — is pricier, it’s also popular. Homes with character often have cedar shake or slate roofs. Another factor to consider is life expectancy of the materials.

“One thing I tell people frequently, we had a cedar shake roof on our house. And so did the other house that burned down. So when we rebuild we’re not going to have a cedar shake ...

Cost information in the table below is from RSMeans. Life span information is from the Metal Roofing Alliance, Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, the Tile Roofing Industry Alliance, the Asphalt Roofing ...

Eric Magnuson, owner of Magnuson Build & Design (MB&D) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has won the People’s Choice Award in the HBA ...

Q. The declaration for our single family common interest community association requires that all roofs be either hand split cedar shakes or slate shingles only. An owner wants to replace his split ...

Built in 1820, the Navarre Cabin is the oldest structure in St. Joseph County. It's now located on the grounds of The History ...