Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q: When re-roofing, what should be done first: repointing the chimney where it comes through the roof, or putting on the new shingles? A: There is a lot of footwork involved with repointing, or if ...