Dear Jerry: Our house was recently painted, and the contractor told us that the roof shingles on the north side have mold that should be removed. The house was built in 1966 and has the third roof on ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Elton John once sat on a roof and “kicked off the moss,” but experts say there are better ways to remove that bumper crop of moss that grew during last winter and spring’s seemingly ...

Q: We had maple flooring installed five years ago after being told it would be scratch-resistant, but our dogs have made a mess of the wood, even though their nails are trimmed. Is there a way to make ...

A. Gina, moss needs a shady area to grow, so I’m guessing that maybe the trees around your porch have grown and are throwing more shade. Whatever the cause, the moss can create problems and should be ...

Many roofs in my neighborhood, mine included, are covered with black streaks. What’s causing this to happen, and can the roofs be cleaned? I’m able to walk on my asphalt shingle roof with ease but am ...

Spencer Claeys: My name is Spencer Claeys, and I specialize in deep cleaning and removing layers of moss off of roofs. The area that you live in and the climate definitely plays a huge factor into the ...

Moss is so beautiful in the cool, moist months, when it plumps up like fat plush cushions. In shady areas, a lush mossy carpet is far lovelier than a raggedy lawn and needs much less care. That said, ...

Homeowners who are just now getting a first glimpse of their rooftops this winter may notice some dark streaks or discoloration on their shingles. This could be algae growth or moss may have settled ...

Moss can shorten the life span of a shingled roof and result in costly repairs. (George A.Tsongas) A common site in Oregon’s rainy, humid winter is the growth of bright green moss on shingle and ...