It's perfectly natural, and maybe universal, for professionals to get a bit territorial when people start talking about DIYing what they do for a living. Even professional dog walkers have reasons you ...

Homeowners often want to save money by tackling roof repairs themselves. It sounds simple—grab a ladder, some tools, and fix that leak or replace a shingle. But DIY roof repairs can be more dangerous ...

Replacing a few shingles can quickly repair a leaking roof. If your roof hasn’t leaked yet, it probably will someday. But there’s no need to panic. It’s easier to repair a leaking roof than you might ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...