Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flashing refers to thin sheets of material installed around a home's exterior to prevent water from seeping inside. Helping to ...

There’s an old saying, “It’s the little things that matter.” And we agree. Because we know firsthand that even the tiniest leak can result in super-duper damage to your home. This is where a $25 ...

I’ve been a subscriber of your free newsletter for years and am finally building a new home. I decided to follow your advice and stop by the job site as often as possible and take photos. The ...

Asphalt, wood shakes, slate and other overlapped roofings are fine until they meet an obstruction. Up against a dormer, a vent pipe, a chimney, they need flashing — a patchwork of metal sheets, and ...

Q: I am building a home. The contractor just installed my windows and has started to install the vinyl siding. It seems as if any water or air that might get behind the siding will flow inside my home ...

Q: I live in a two-story house that has T-111 plywood siding. As you know, this siding has a vertical groove every 8 inches. Across this siding I have a 2-by-12-inch board. My question is, should I ...

Q: I have three windows that were installed by a local home-improvement company and one of its subcontractors. Above each window is a large, uncaulked gap of approximately 7 / 16-inch. This allows ...