Architectural shingles give your roof a customized look and last 20–30 years, longer than most other asphalt shingles. “Architectural asphalt shingles [provide] an optimal balance of ...

Asphalt is scorned in many parts of the world because people know that a roof is the second-most important part of a house ...

For the millions of Americans who suffer from shingles each year, the threat of vision loss has long been a looming concern.

Homeowners with wood shake roofs should expect them to last about 30 years, while fiber cement shingles last about 25 years and asphalt shingle/composition roofs last about 20 years, the NAHB found.

It may take as many as 20 to 30 shingles to match the power of one solar panel. Solar panels typically last 25 years or longer with proper upkeep. Solar shingles have a slightly shorter life span ...

On the occasion of her shingle's 30th birthday ... My father was the president of Bantam Books for 30 years. So, being in the business was something I was probably destined for.

Common designs such as asphalt shingles and wooden shakes last up to 30 years on average while metal roofs can last up to 70 years. Asphalt shingles are typically the most cost-effective roofing ...

Asphalt roofs typically last 20 to 30 years, depending on the installation and shingle quality. So, the investment might be ...

Taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage associated with shingles that affects the eye, according ...

A team of researchers has found that taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage associated with ...

Year-long use of a typical antiviral treatment for shingles was particularly impactful in reducing complications when the condition eventually affected the eye ...

Michelle Mastro is a contributing writer for USA TODAY Homefront. Her work has appeared in outlets such as Architectural Digest, Dwell, Atomic Ranch, and Midwest Living. She has covered homes and ...