If your home is at risk because of the roof damage, you’ll want to stop further damage, such as placing a tarp on the roof. Don’t make any major repairs before the claim is approved.

Got damaged roof shingles? Fixing them quickly is essential. Learn what causes shingle damage and how to fix it with Forbes Home's comprehensive guide.

A person in a green shirt and jeans stands on a tall ladder, painting the upper exterior of a house with wood siding. They are using a paintbrush and a bucket of paint attached to the ladder.

Trees and some grasses are a necessity. A single 5,000-square-foot lawn of grass, about 11% of an acre, can produce enough oxygen for 35 people while helping to mitigate the heat island effect ...

Temps soar in Brazil's summer (from December to March). Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a typical design that's too heavy for a favela home.