Q: Tim, I really need your help. My roof is leaking, and my last attempt to get it repaired was fruitless. It rained again and water still came in. Where do most roof leaks happen? Is it OK to use ...

I've been plagued for several years by gnawing rats with bushy tails (i.e., eastern gray squirrels, Sciurus carolinensis). I love their antics, and don't mind seeing them on my birdfeeders. In fact, I ...

In this week’s column, I’m going to explain where almost all roof leaks happen, and how simple it is to prevent or fix them. Most professional roofers will agree that a roof’s flashing is at the ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Q:Every time it rains hard and with wind blowing from a certain direction, water comes down my kitchen range hood's ventilation pipe. Usually the water is contained to the two plastic drawers at the ...