Q. We’re upset with our contractor, who is taking over three weeks to get his plumber and electrician to give him their information so we can apply for permits, and we’re ready to give up and find somebody else. more

Q. As per our house engineer’s recommendation after closing in 2005, a new roof was installed on our “new” cape to replace the flat old brittle roof. Within a year, shingles began to bulge and curl, and the roofer returned to repair them. more

Q. We saw that you’re installing a metal roof on your home, and we have questions about it. more

Q. I didn’t think I’d need advice for my own house, but Sandy changed that. I’m in a nightmare, trying to get insurance money, and I don’t have enough to build. more

Q. I’m wondering if the walls of our new den addition have a correct “termite shield” or even need one. more

Q. We just bought a home and are finding out that there are many problems with it. more

Q. I’m 89, and I recently lost my wife. My home was flooded, and the main beam is cracked. more

Q. We’re not sure what to do about our neighbors who raised their house. They now have windows that look right down into ours, and their decks look over our privacy fence because they’re now so much higher. more

Q. We had a building inspector in our home because we’re selling and had to make the two bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor legal. more

Q. We need to do some repairs and renovations, including badly needed bedrooms for our three kids. Is it really possible to stay in the house? more