Maintaining Roof Shingles
These tips and general information on cleaning and preserving roof shingles will help keep a home looking maintained in the long term.
- Step back and take a look at the whole roof. Look for missing shingles, large areas of discoloration or sunken areas in the middle of the roof. Discoloration could signal an algae problem and a sagging, sunken roof could mean rotten plywood below.
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Roofing Buyer's Guide
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Frame by Frame: The Roof
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Maintaining a Fireplace and Chimney
Learn proper fireplace and chimney maintenance along with a few extra suggestions before and during the cold weather months.
10 Tips for Maintaining a Wood-Burning Fireplace
There can be many advantages to using a wood burning fireplace. Among other things, it can save money on heating costs and supplement your main source of heat.
Tips on Cleaning and Maintaining a Fireplace
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A Roof Over Your Head: Protection With Ventilation
From winter cold to summer heat, your roof may have to withstand wide extremes of temperature. Proper ventilation will keep it protected against constant exposure to the elements.
