Dear James: I like older styles and décor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still get the metal materials, and is the project suitable for do-it-yourselfers? — Greg C. Dear Greg: The ...

When the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) bid out the new California Health Care Facility inmate hospital to be built in Stockton, California, it was apparent that ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

In this episode of Building My Dream Shop, we complete the installation of the remaining standing seam metal roof panels. The video also outlines the next steps, including finishing metal valleys and ...

Metal roof installation techniques vary greatly depending on the fastening system selected. For single skin roofing, there are three different fastening systems to consider: concealed, exposed and ...

Everyone is intrigued by a do-it-yourself project because you never know how it will turn out. The motivation behind DIY projects is usually, if not always, to save enough money to make the work ...

The first layer on top of the plywood or OSB roof deck is underlayment. For this, we chose a self-healing ice-and-water membrane to protect the shallow-pitched roof deck. The tricky part in laying the ...