A green, moss-covered roof may make you think you’ve wandered into a fairy tale, complete with a quaint little woodcutter’s cottage. But, in the real world, moss is much less a fantasy than it is a ...

Scraping and brushing are effective methods for removing moss from roofs, with scraping being best for thicker moss growth and brushing for routine maintenance. Moss on your roof can cause damage by ...

Q. We have moss/mold/mildew growing on shaded parts of the roof and would like to have it removed professionally. The shingled roof is 11 years old on our cape-style house with two dormers. We have ...

You may have wondered how to kill moss on your roof – or a section of it. Moss tends to grow where a roof isn't exposed to full sun, whether it's north-facing or shaded by trees, and where drainage ...

Dear Jerry: I may have asked you sometime before, but I’d like your current recommendations for what's best to use to kill moss on a shady roof and lichens on a deck railing. Hopefully, the same ...

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 ...

Q: I have moss on my roof, little green plants. My insurance company said to get rid of it. How can I do that? Will vinegar kill the plants, just as you said it will kill weeds growing up between ...

Q: There is moss on our roof. How can we get rid of it? A: Make sure the growth is moss, not algae. Look down from a window, inspect it from a ladder or ask a roofing company to examine it: If the ...