Solar panels are larger and more visible on a home’s roof. Their appearance varies depending on the type of solar panels installed. Polycrystalline panels are blue, making them very noticeable ...

Choose a shingle or tile roof based on the local climate and your budget and aesthetic preferences. The main difference between a shingle roof and a tile roof is simple: Shingle roofs use asphalt ...

Think of a cedar roof, with its wood shingles overlapping, or a slate tile roof reminiscent of 19th-century townhomes. That’s the look you get from architectural shingles — without the expense ...

Ana has 20+ years of experience covering a wide range of topics for U.S. and international media. She’s been published in U.S. News & World Report, The American Scholar Magazine, California ...

Thousands of roofs damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida can now get free blue tarps to cover damage.

Pinellas County residents who sustained damage to their roofs can get a temporary blue tarp installed for free.

Got a damaged roof? Operation Blue Roof offers temporary sheeting. Also FEMA disaster assistance is available. See how to ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activated Operation Blue Roof, a program to help property owners protect their homes while ...

As the site of the surprise attack that spurred America's entrance into World War II, Pearl Harbor is one of the most significant places in U.S. history and today, one of the most visited.