We conclude the seven Victorian-era architectural styles with the one considered the “all-American” picturesque style. Born out of a rebellion to escape the lavish and excessive decoration associated ...

Q We are wanting to purchase a 1980s-era home that has cedar shingles. I have asked several different roofers for a price to repair the shingles, but every one of them said they will have to replace ...

Beads of sweat trickled from Alan Schaeffer’s forehead Monday morning as he nailed one cedar shingle after another onto the roof of Epler schoolhouse. “They didn’t have modern materials and power ...

Plus everything else you need to know from the pros. Choose roof shingles that complement your home's architecture and exterior color palette, treating the roof as a subtle backdrop that enhances ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Replacement of the deteriorated shingle roof the 1660s landmark house on Richmond Road in Dongan Hills started Apr. 28. (Staten Island Advance/Virginia N. Sherry) DONGAN HILLS -- With large bundles of ...

In this video, we begin our first major project of the year: a cabin extension. We start by cutting and debarking a tree near the cabin for lumber, using homemade wedges and a froe to split an 8-foot ...