Gable and hip roofs are two common styles you'll see on homes, but do you know the difference? The main distinguishing feature is how many sloped roof sections the house has and how the ends are ...

The Colonial Revival hip roof takes shape and the foundation is opened for a garage door. Charlie and Tom Silva work in the attic, installing a hip beam and roof rafters to match the original roof.

Q: My house has a hip roof with a large chimney at the end of the house. No matter how much goop I put on the roof at the chimney, it always leaks after a year or two. Can you help me? A: What you ...