Q:We are trying to decide how to proceed on a possible roof repair. Our shake roof is a little more than 20 years old, and one roofer said he thought it would last five more years. A few years ago we ...

Many readers are responding to today's column (July 27) with their own horror stories about cedar shake roofs and fire. This e-mail, from a reader in Salem, is a good example of what I'm hearing: ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cedar shakes undoubtedly make one of the most appealing roof surfaces you can install. They are attractively rustic, historically accurate and reliable. But you pay a high price for those good looks ...

The typical wood shake house offers a lot of natural beauty but it also has a high risk for fires and typically only lasts between 20-25 years. If you're looking for that classic shake look with ...

I have a new house with a cedar shake roof. In several large areas, the shakes are butted right next to each other. The gaps that are supposed to be there are filled in. It is my understanding that ...

In her eight years as a content writer and researcher, Alison has published more than 450 home improvement articles and has delved into nearly every topic, including solar, moving and landscaping. In ...