Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

A harsh winter has taken a toll on many roofs. Maybe there’s a tell-tale leak, but sometimes problems are harder to spot. John Galeotafiore, associate director of home improvement testing for Consumer ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Roof leaks are a common repair, but they may be caused by a number of different issues with the roof, from storm damage to just old age.

Rachel is a home improvement writer and content editor. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for small businesses and creative agencies. She uses her home improvement ...