Dear Jim: I need to replace my roof, and I read a previous column that indicated metal roofs qualify for an energy tax credit. Are metal roofs worth the extra cost, and how do they conserve energy?

A quiet revolution--save for the whine of screw guns--is underway at the corner of Culver Drive and Bryan Avenue in Irvine, where Lennar Homes is building 203 homes with steel-framed panels. The ...

Tubular Buildings are growing in usage as garages with living quarter or Barndominiums, or “barndos”. These buildings are hybrid metal structures that combine living quarters with a shop, barn, or ...

Dear Jim: We are planning to build our dream home. It must be strong to resist severe storms and also be efficient. It seems as though most businesses and factories are built from steel. Would this ...

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — James Roberts got his start transforming recycled steel shipping containers into inexpensive environmentally-friendly living spaces. Now he's taking his company TANYR to a new ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A Deep Dive into the Nationwide Shift Toward Metal Tubular Homes, Barndominiums, and Garages with Living Quarters LIVE OAK, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / The Rise of Stylish Metal Homes ...