Q I live in New England, which has had lots of ice and snow this winter. My gutters, filled with ice, have drained massive amounts of dirt on my 1940s shingles. Should I plan to repaint or will soap ...

Protect one of the largest parts of your home -- the roof -- with regular cleaning and inspection. This should be done at least twice a year, in fall to get your roof in shape for the cold weather and ...

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Q: If there’s one positive from all this wet weather, it’s that I now know I need a new roof. Any insight on roof replacements? A: It has been a wet fall in the Puget Sound area, proof enough that a ...