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 ...

Metal roofs cost quite a bit more than traditional shingle roofs. Find out if the extra cost equals more durability and a ...

If you're looking to change your roof, we have the metal materials you should avoid. Learn why each may not be a good option and alternatives to use instead.

Any part of your house’s exterior can get assaulted by wind, rain, hail, bitter cold, intense heat, strong sunlight, and other weather insults. But your roof typically gets the worst of it. Things ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...